- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3
Federal NCES profile for Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012819
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #25 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for California
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 ranks #25 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 062271012819 · Los Angeles, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11.4:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 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 263
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3
263 students
What this shows Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 compares
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 98.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Venice Senior High
Standard public school
2,293 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Senior High
Standard public school
2,237 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Standard public school
2,055 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Senior High
Standard public school
1,889 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Senior High
Standard public school
1,842 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Standard public school
1,678 students 18.6:1 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3
How many students attend Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3?
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 has 263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3?
The student-teacher ratio at Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is 11.4:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3?
95.0% of students at Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3?
The largest demographic group at Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3?
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 ranks #25 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3, 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.