Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Summary:

Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 907 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High has consistently ranked in the lower half of California high schools, with below-average performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 48.31% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.3% in 2018-2019 to 93.0% in 2021-2022, while its dropout rate has varied from 3.1% to 9.1%. Additionally, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 50.8% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High lags behind higher-performing institutions like Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High, which consistently outperforms it on academic measures and has a much higher four-year graduation rate (97.8%) and lower dropout rate (1.4%). Other nearby magnet and specialized schools, such as Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High and Boyle Heights Sci Technical Engr and Math Magnet, also outperform Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High, highlighting the educational inequities within the Los Angeles Unified School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 Plaza Del Sol
       Los Angeles, CA  90033-2730


(323) 981-5400

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1187th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,924 Help


Feeder schools for Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High:

Elementary:    Breed Street Elementary
    Bridge Street Elementary
    Christopher Dena Elementary
    Euclid Avenue Elementary
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Middle:    Hollenbeck Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  779

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
White:
1.9%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High ranks worse than 51.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 62nd among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (1.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is 15.1, which is the 41st best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High employs 51.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is $11,924. 95 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High:

SchoolDigger ranks Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High 1187th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

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Rank History for all students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 50.78 739th 2281 67.6%
2011 17.66 1725th 2367 27.1%
2012 16.60 1751st 2354 25.6%
2013 31.86 1264th 2426 47.9%
2015 37.92 1207th 1994 39.5%
2016 47.42 1057th 2039 48.2%
2017 61.44 761st 2021 62.3%
2018 58.63 831st 2017 58.8%
2019 56.63 820th 2133 61.6%
2021 51.14 589th 1290 54.3%
2022 40.27 1170th 2123 44.9%
2023 40.23 1131st 2348 51.8%
2024 38.07 1187th 2323 48.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.78 103rd 941 89.1%
2023 32.55 702nd 1323 46.9%
2024 28.15 915th 1350 32.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.70 995th 1547 35.7%
2024 52.17 460th 1534 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 604th 1862 67.6%
2019 65.96 541st 1937 72.1%
2021 62.82 357th 1126 68.3%
2022 48.59 881st 1943 54.7%
2023 51.83 839th 2247 62.7%
2024 45.07 977th 2235 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 966th 1760 45.1%
2019 57.33 690th 1833 62.4%
2021 55.13 452nd 1054 57.1%
2022 37.65 1108th 1858 40.4%
2023 44.19 970th 2118 54.2%
2024 36.55 1169th 2098 44.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.79 907th 1052 13.8%
2019 32.18 719th 1117 35.6%
2021 63.71 124th 555 77.7%
2022 26.25 945th 1161 18.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 635th 1834 65.4%
2019 47.78 916th 1880 51.3%
2021 38.24 680th 1122 39.4%
2022 39.10 1072nd 1916 44.1%
2023 34.48 1210th 2207 45.2%
2024 37.22 1125th 2172 48.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 489th 1742 71.9%
2019 69.09 449th 1814 75.2%
2022 49.28 846th 1861 54.5%
2023 52.02 789th 2142 63.2%
2024 47.18 901st 2125 57.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 1 1 1 405 0 0 1 0 409
2011 2 3 4 439 1 0 3 0 452
2012 2 5 3 348 1 0 0 0 359
2013 3 8 4 331 2 0 0 0 348
2014 4 8 6 641 2 0 0 0 661
2015 7 7 7 763 4 0 4 0 792
2016 6 9 4 880 4 0 10 0 913
2017 6 6 3 974 5 0 2 0 996
2018 7 6 5 1064 3 0 3 0 1088
2019 9 6 6 1020 2 0 1 0 1044
2020 10 7 6 987 2 0 1 0 1013
2021 11 5 5 933 2 0 2 0 958
2022 7 5 5 838 1 0 0 0 856
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 907 907
2024 15 7 0 755 0 1 1 0 779

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 Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 409 21.6 18.9 82.9
2011 452 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 359 19.6 18.2 n/a
2013 348 23.3 14.9 48.6
2014 661 34.0 19.4 79.4
2015 792 38.0 20.8 86.5
2016 913 46.0 19.8 89.3
2017 996 57.0 17.4 87.9
2018 1088 50.0 21.7 94.4
2019 1044 52.0 20.0 92.9
2020 1013 n/a n/a 92
2021 958 52.8 18.1 94.6
2022 856 50.0 17.1 96.3
2023 907 51.1 17.7 96.3
2024 779 51.2 15.1 93.3

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 Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 409 21.6 18.9 82.9
2011 452 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 359 19.6 18.2 n/a
2013 348 23.3 14.9 48.6
2014 661 34.0 19.4 79.4
2015 792 38.0 20.8 86.5
2016 913 46.0 19.8 89.3
2017 996 57.0 17.4 87.9
2018 1088 50.0 21.7 94.4
2019 1044 52.0 20.0 92.9
2020 1013 n/a n/a 92
2021 958 52.8 18.1 94.6
2022 856 50.0 17.1 96.3
2023 907 51.1 17.7 96.3
2024 779 51.2 15.1 93.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,924

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 820th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1131st of 2348 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High)55.345.2
 10.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High)24.119.2
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High)23.519.5
 4%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High)2511.8
 13.2%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1044907
 13.1%
African American60
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic10200
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White90
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%96.3%
 3.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 779 students attended Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High.

Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High ranks 1187th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.


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