WISH Academy High

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WISH Academy High ranks 469 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

WISH Academy High is a public charter high school in Los Angeles, CA, serving 276 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the WISH Academy High District, which is ranked 252 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

WISH Academy High consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and science proficiency, with 62% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in ELA and 40% in science, compared to the state averages of 55.73% and 32.08%, respectively. However, the school lags behind the state average in mathematics, with only 16% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's male, African American, and Hispanic students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 346-359, 110-410, and 149-537 out of 2,172-2,207 California high schools in ELA and mathematics, respectively. WISH Academy High's special education students also stand out, ranking in the top 65-344 out of 1,534-1,547 California high schools in science proficiency.

Compared to nearby schools, Culver City High and Da Vinci Communications, WISH Academy High outperforms them in ELA and science, but lags behind in mathematics. Schools like El Segundo High and Culver City High have significantly higher mathematics proficiency rates. WISH Academy High also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%, which may be a factor contributing to its lower mathematics performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

7400 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2322

(310) 743-6990

District: WISH Academy High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
469^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.9%

Hispanic:

26.5%

White:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details WISH Academy High ranks better than 79.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at WISH Academy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WISH Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks WISH Academy High 469^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See WISH Academy High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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WISH Academy High District:

SchoolDigger ranks WISH Academy High District 252^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for WISH Academy High

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Rank History for all students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	55.18	528^th	1290	59.1%
2022	54.49	837^th	2123	60.6%
2023	67.80	511^th	2348	78.2%
2024	70.22	469^th	2323	79.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.47	344^th	1547	77.8%
2024	86.94	65^th	1534	95.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	50.54	546^th	1126	51.5%
2022	47.07	915^th	1943	52.9%
2023	58.86	657^th	2247	70.8%
2024	68.43	445^th	2235	80.1%

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Rank History for Female students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	34.63	709^th	1054	32.7%
2022	36.57	1137^th	1858	38.8%
2023	49.53	839^th	2118	60.4%
2024	55.62	689^th	2098	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	60.62	398^th	1122	64.5%
2022	64.21	575^th	1916	70.0%
2023	76.95	359^th	2207	83.7%
2024	77.53	346^th	2172	84.1%

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Rank History for African American students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	35.30	322^nd	522	38.3%
2023	38.10	410^th	720	43.1%
2024	77.39	110^th	721	84.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	72.16	389^th	1861	79.1%
2023	87.31	149^th	2142	93.0%
2024	62.58	537^th	2125	74.7%

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Rank History for White students at WISH Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	70.12	324^th	1204	73.1%
2023	72.13	280^th	1434	80.5%
2024	73.89	245^th	1406	82.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for WISH Academy High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	21	51	10	40	0	4	0	126
2020	34	76	10	52	0	23	0	195
2021	51	114	17	69	1	20	0	272
2022	59	102	12	61	1	16	0	251
2023	59	112	18	66	1	19	1	276
2024	50	108	17	70	1	17	1	264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at WISH Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	126	9.1	13.8	31.7
2020	195	n/a	n/a	37.4
2021	272	17.1	15.8	24.3
2022	251	16.2	15.4	36.3
2023	276	17.7	15.5	33.3
2024	264	17.7	14.8	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio WISH Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	126	9.1	13.8	31.7
2020	195	n/a	n/a	37.4
2021	272	17.1	15.8	24.3
2022	251	16.2	15.4	36.3
2023	276	17.7	15.5	33.3
2024	264	17.7	14.8	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WISH Academy High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	276	119%
African American	51	112	119.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	10	18	80%
Hispanic	40	66	65%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	59	181%
Two or More Races	4	19	375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	33.3%	1.6%

Schools Near WISH Academy High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
WISH Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	7400 West Manchester Ave.	Los Angeles	90045	Los Angeles County	WISH Academy High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 743-6990	264	18	14.8	28.4%	50 (18.9%)	108 (40.9%)	70 (26.5%)	17 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	70.2	469^th of 2323 public high schools	79.8%		67.8	511^th of 2348 public high schools	78.2%	42				40.0	53.6	47.2	62.0	62.0	16.0	16.0
WESM Health/Sports Medicine	Public	9-12	7400 West Manchester Ave.	Los Angeles	90045	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 338-2400	614	38	16.0	81.4%	10 (1.6%)	450 (73.3%)	106 (17.3%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.9%)	35	1280^th of 2323 public high schools	44.9%		22.4	1634^th of 2348 public high schools	30.4%	354				23.0	0.0	20.0	45.0	45.0	8.4	8.4	$14,449
El Segundo High	Public	9-12	640 Main St.	El Segundo	90245	Los Angeles County	El Segundo Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 615-2661	1,290	52	24.8	12.1%	612 (47.4%)	73 (5.7%)	307 (23.8%)	103 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	188 (14.6%)	94.5	90^th of 2323 public high schools	96.1%		90.6	164^th of 2348 public high schools	93.0%	74			53.4	58.9		56.3	81.4	81.4	64.6	64.6	$8,702
Arena High (Continuation)	Public, Virtual	9-12	630 Arena St.	El Segundo	90245	Los Angeles County	El Segundo Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(310) 615-2650	35	2	19.8	25.7%	21 (60.0%)	1 (2.9%)	9 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)								(n/a)											$8,702
Phoenix Continuation	Public	9-12	12971 Zanja St.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 306-8775	54	3	17.5	98.1%	2 (3.7%)	5 (9.3%)	44 (81.5%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	13.3	1869^th of 2323 public high schools	19.5%		10.4	2035^th of 2348 public high schools	13.3%	166				5.3	9.1	6.7	20.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	$28,899
Venice Senior High	Public	9-12	13000 Venice Blvd.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 577-4200	2,223	103	21.6	63.9%	406 (18.3%)	272 (12.2%)	1,235 (55.6%)	165 (7.4%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	140 (6.3%)	68.8	494^th of 2323 public high schools	78.7%		60.8	642^nd of 2348 public high schools	72.7%	148	18.2	18.2		41.5	6.5	39.6	62.5	62.5	28.9	28.9	$11,163
James J. McBride Special Education Center	Public	6-12	3960 Centinela Ave.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 391-0568	123	15	8.4	72.4%	14 (11.4%)	35 (28.5%)	66 (53.7%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)											$63,349
Animo Venice Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	820 Broadway St.	Venice	90291	Los Angeles County	Animo Venice Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 392-8751	373	21	17.7	90.3%	7 (1.9%)	16 (4.3%)	339 (90.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	42	1075^th of 2323 public high schools	53.7%		40.1	1134^th of 2348 public high schools	51.7%	59				22.6		22.6	52.3	52.3	11.2	11.2
Culver Park High	Public	10-12	4601 Elenda St.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Culver City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 390-8886	27	4	6.7	66.7%	3 (11.1%)	5 (18.5%)	18 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	11	1942^nd of 2323 public high schools	16.4%					(n/a)				6.3		4.8	6.3	6.3	6.7	6.7	$19,552
Culver City High	Public	9-12	4401 Elenda St.	Culver City	90230	Los Angeles County	Culver City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 842-4200	2,085	94	22.1	44.1%	477 (22.9%)	288 (13.8%)	854 (41.0%)	235 (11.3%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	217 (10.4%)	83	281^st of 2323 public high schools	87.9%		84.1	253^rd of 2348 public high schools	89.2%	28				45.6		45.1	75.9	75.9	41.1	41.1	$5,885

Frequently Asked Questions about WISH Academy High

How many students attend WISH Academy High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended WISH Academy High.

What is the racial makeup of WISH Academy High?

Students at WISH Academy High are 41% African American, 27% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is WISH Academy High in?

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Is WISH Academy High a good school?

WISH Academy High ranks 469^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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