- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Park, CA
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice
Federal NCES profile for Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013086
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Huntington Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Huntington Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062271013086 · Huntington Park, CA High · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.9:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice 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 541
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice
541 students
What this shows Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice compares
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.4%
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
African American 2.4%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice 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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice'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 Huntington Park
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Huntington Park Senior High
Standard public school
1,479 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
Standard public school
729 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High
Standard public school
633 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High
Standard public school
565 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
San Antonio Continuation
Alternative education program
82 students 13.7:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice
How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice has 541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice?
93.7% of students at Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice?
The largest demographic group at Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in Huntington Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice rank among high schools in Huntington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Huntington Park, 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 Huntington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice, 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.