- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
L.a. County High School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for L.a. County High School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069107809663
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.a. County High School for the Arts earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #43 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
L.a. County High School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.a. County High School for the Arts ranks #43 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069107809663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
L.a. County High School for the Arts held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 069107809663 · Los Angeles, CA High · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 18.4:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: International Polytechnic High (458 students)
L.a. County High School for the Arts held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
L.a. County High School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
L.a. County High School for the Arts
551 students
- International
International Polytechnic High
458 students
- Central Juveni 138
Central Juvenile Hall
138 students
- Renaissance Co 132
Renaissance County Community
132 students
- Kirby Dorothy 64
Kirby Dorothy Camp
64 students
- Afflerbaugh-Pa 45
Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp
45 students
What this shows L.a. County High School for the Arts reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.a. County High School for the Arts compares
L.a. County High School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 15.1%
Asian 11.7%
African American 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, L.a. County High School for the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
How L.a. County High School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Polytechnic High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Juvenile Hall | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Renaissance County Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirby Dorothy Camp | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.a. County High School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about L.a. County High School for the Arts
How many students attend L.a. County High School for the Arts?
L.a. County High School for the Arts has 551 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.a. County High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at L.a. County High School for the Arts is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 L.a. County High School for the Arts?
20.0% of students at L.a. County High School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.a. County High School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at L.a. County High School for the Arts is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.a. County High School for the Arts?
L.a. County High School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 L.a. County High School for the Arts rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, L.a. County High School for the Arts ranks #43 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 County Office of Education?
Besides L.a. County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates International Polytechnic High (458 students), Central Juvenile Hall (138 students), and Renaissance County Community (132 students). See the Los Angeles County Office of Education district page for the complete list.