How do these schools compare?
| Metric | WESM Health/Sports Medicine | WISH Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 589 | 283 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 31.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | WESM Health/Sports Medicine | WISH Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,606 | $19,268 |
| District | Los Angeles Unified School District | WISH Academy High District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | WESM Health/Sports Medicine | WISH Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 13.1% |
| African American | 75.4% | 41.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | WESM Health/Sports Medicine | WISH Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 134:1 | 128:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 24.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.