- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
West Adams Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for West Adams Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012114
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Adams Preparatory High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- small classes for California
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Adams Preparatory High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Adams Preparatory High ranks #32 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
West Adams Preparatory High shrank from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 062271012114 · Los Angeles, CA High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 16.2:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
West Adams Preparatory High shrank from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Adams Preparatory 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 942
West Adams Preparatory High
942 students
What this shows West Adams Preparatory High reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Adams Preparatory High compares
West Adams Preparatory High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 86 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 4.6%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, West Adams Preparatory High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 West Adams Preparatory 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 | 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 West Adams Preparatory 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 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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Adams Preparatory High
How many students attend West Adams Preparatory High?
West Adams Preparatory High has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Adams Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Adams Preparatory High is 16.2:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 West Adams Preparatory High?
95.8% of students at West Adams Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Adams Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at West Adams Preparatory High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Adams Preparatory High?
West Adams Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Adams Preparatory High rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, West Adams Preparatory High ranks #32 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 West Adams Preparatory 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.