- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollywood, CA
Stem Academy at Bernstein High
Federal NCES profile for Stem Academy at Bernstein High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013139
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Academy at Bernstein High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Academy at Bernstein High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Bernstein High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stem Academy at Bernstein High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062271013139 · Hollywood, CA High · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 20.7:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Stem Academy at Bernstein High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stem Academy at Bernstein High 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 599
Stem Academy at Bernstein High
599 students
What this shows Stem Academy at Bernstein High reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Academy at Bernstein High compares
Stem Academy at Bernstein High 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
Asian 5.2%
White 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Stem Academy at Bernstein High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Stem Academy at Bernstein High 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 Stem Academy at Bernstein High'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 Hollywood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Academy at Bernstein High
How many students attend Stem Academy at Bernstein High?
Stem Academy at Bernstein High has 599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollywood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Bernstein High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Bernstein High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Stem Academy at Bernstein High?
93.2% of students at Stem Academy at Bernstein High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Academy at Bernstein High?
The largest demographic group at Stem Academy at Bernstein High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Hollywood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Academy at Bernstein High?
Stem Academy at Bernstein High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stem Academy at Bernstein High rank among public schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Bernstein High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hollywood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Stem Academy at Bernstein High, 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.