How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 | Phineas Banning Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Balboa, CA | Wilmington, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 88.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 | Phineas Banning Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,877 | $25,877 |
| District | Los Angeles Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 | Phineas Banning Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 1.9% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5% | 94.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 | Phineas Banning Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 590:1 | 302.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.