Enrollment
524
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Gate, CA
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex
Federal NCES profile for Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013162
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex ranks #2 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in South Gate, California, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.8% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,965 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among South Gate's high schools, it stands alongside South East High (1,990 students): Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 21.6:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex.
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 Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex compares
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 175 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 South Gate
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South East High
Standard public school
1,990 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
South Gate Senior High
Standard public school
1,681 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative education program
100 students 20:1 students per teacher
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative education program
89 students 9.9:1 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex
How many students attend Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex?
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex has 524 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Gate, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex?
83.8% of students at Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex?
The largest demographic group at Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex?
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex rank among high schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex ranks #2 of 6 high schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
Is Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex a good school?
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also less 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 Unified?
Besides Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex, 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.
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