Los Angeles Unified School District
- LOS ANGELES, CA
School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 2,328 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District
- grade A
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 44 reviews
- grade A
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Clover Avenue Elementary School
- Rating 3.33 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A
Encino Charter Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
Middle Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District
- grade A+
The Science Academy STEM Magnet
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade A+
Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A+
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 451 reviews
- grade A+
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 422 reviews
- grade A
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 44 reviews
High Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District
- grade A+
The Science Academy STEM Magnet
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade A+
Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A+
Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 283 reviews
- grade A+
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 451 reviews
- grade A+
Downtown Magnets High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 381 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
54%
Percent Proficient - Math
29%
Average Graduation Rate
80%
Average SAT
1090
18,172 responses
Average ACT
23
3,243 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
435,958
Free or Reduced Lunch
78.9%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$99,460
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.7%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$22,094 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade C minus
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$41,509
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,217
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$542,194
National
$244,900Los Angeles Unified School District Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 2,328 reviews
My overall experience with LAUSD schools has been pleasant. I have attended LAUSD schools since elementary school. In both my elementary and middle/high schools, I have felt enriched by the curriculums and teachers for the most part. The parent involvement in both of my schools has been beneficial to achieving this. Additionally, the atmosphere at both of these schools has been kind, nurturing, and social. My only complaint is that all of the schools I have attended have had sub-par sports and science facilities, and the LAUSD food provided does not seem nutritious or pleasant enough, despite the fact that many students eat it (which is great)!
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) offers a diverse educational experience, shaped by its vast size and multicultural student body. Your encounter likely depended on factors like the specific school, teachers, and resources available. LAUSD faces challenges, including overcrowded classrooms and resource disparities, but also boasts dedicated educators and a range of extracurricular activities. Your experience might have been influenced by the district's efforts to address issues such as student achievement gaps. Overall, LAUSD provides a complex educational landscape, and individual experiences can vary widely within this dynamic system.
I had been a student with the Los Angeles Unified School District from preschool all the way to graduating from high school. From my own experience, the staff at my schools ensured to let us know about upward mobility especially coming from low-income, first-generation immigrant families. There were many different programs and staff who helped many of us students navigate career options, financial aid, and college applications. I can confidently say that the staff had our best interest in mind, and listened to what we wanted to do in our futures. However, there are some things LAUSD can improve. While we did have guidance counselors, it seemed as if sometimes our many struggles with mental health would be dismissed due to our age, or we would be given nonhelpful advice. While being stressed is a normal part of student life, having to decide whether to sacrifice your mental wellbeing or succeeding in school should not be a choice students should be forced to make.