- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Foshay Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Foshay Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271003017
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foshay Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #27 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Foshay Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foshay Learning Center ranks #27 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Foshay Learning Center shrank from 1,721 students in 2022-23 to 1,624 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 85.4 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 062271003017 · Los Angeles, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,530 enr · 18:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Foshay Learning Center shrank from 1,721 students in 2022-23 to 1,624 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 85.4 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foshay Learning 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
Foshay Learning Center
1,530 students
What this shows Foshay Learning Center reports 1,530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foshay Learning Center compares
Foshay Learning 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,530
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Foshay Learning Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Foshay Learning Center 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 | Similar 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 Foshay Learning 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 other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,357 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Standard public school
1,284 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
City of Angels
Alternative education program
1,058 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,031 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Alliance Ouchi-O'donovan 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
998 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foshay Learning Center
How many students attend Foshay Learning Center?
Foshay Learning Center has 1,530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,721 (2022-23) → 1,624 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foshay Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Foshay Learning Center is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher 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 Foshay Learning Center?
90.8% of students at Foshay Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foshay Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Foshay Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foshay Learning Center?
Foshay Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Foshay Learning Center rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Foshay Learning Center ranks #27 of 41 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 schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Foshay Learning 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.