- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reseda, CA
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271008886
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271008886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062271008886 · Reseda, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 7.5:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 142
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center
142 students
What this shows Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center compares
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 65% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 28.9%
Asian 11.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Reseda
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grover Cleveland Charter High
Standard public school
2,719 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Reseda Charter High
Standard public school
1,339 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
Special-education school
164 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
John R. Wooden High
Alternative education program
91 students 13:1 students per teacher
Zane Grey Continuation
Alternative education program
77 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center
How many students attend Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reseda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is 7.5:1, which is 65% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?
33.1% of students at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center rank among high schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Reseda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reseda on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.