Enrollment
551
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069107809663
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.a. County High School for the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.a. County High School for the Arts
L.a. County High School for the Arts is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 551 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the California average.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 49.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Los Angeles's high schools, it stands alongside Venice Senior High (2,293 students): L.a. County High School for the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 24.4:1).
Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates International Polytechnic High (458 students) and Central Juvenile Hall (138 students) alongside L.a. County High School for the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.a. County High School for the Arts compares
L.a. County High School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L.a. County High School for the Arts a good school?
L.a. County High School for the Arts earns 41/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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