- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
University Pathways Public Service Academy
Federal NCES profile for University Pathways Public Service Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271014289
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Pathways Public Service Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #5 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for California
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Pathways Public Service Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Pathways Public Service Academy ranks #5 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271014289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
University Pathways Public Service Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-35.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 062271014289 · Los Angeles, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 8.1:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
University Pathways Public Service Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-35.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
University Pathways Public Service Academy 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 121
University Pathways Public Service Academy
121 students
What this shows University Pathways Public Service Academy reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Pathways Public Service Academy compares
University Pathways Public Service Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
African American 14.9%
White 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, University Pathways Public Service Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 University Pathways Public Service Academy 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 University Pathways Public Service Academy'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 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about University Pathways Public Service Academy
How many students attend University Pathways Public Service Academy?
University Pathways Public Service Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Pathways Public Service Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University Pathways Public Service Academy is 8.1:1, which is 62% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% lower 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 University Pathways Public Service Academy?
94.4% of students at University Pathways Public Service Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Pathways Public Service Academy?
The largest demographic group at University Pathways Public Service Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Pathways Public Service Academy?
University Pathways Public Service Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Pathways Public Service Academy rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, University Pathways Public Service Academy ranks #5 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 Unified?
Besides University Pathways Public Service Academy, 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.