Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Summary:

Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 417 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several key challenges, including fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, high chronic absenteeism, and lower-than-average test scores compared to the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California.

Humanitas Academy's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 88.3% to 92.3% in recent years, generally higher than nearby schools like Ramona Opportunity High (66.7%) and Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy (74.5%). However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated from 3.8% to 9.7%, notably higher than charter schools like Alliance Morgan McKinzie High (0.9%) and Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep (0.0%). Chronic absenteeism has also increased significantly, from 16.7% to 47.8%, higher than nearby schools like E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy (33.0%) and Soc Just Leadership Academy (25.8%).

Humanitas Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students ranking much higher than male students. These challenges may be influenced by the school's high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063-3422

(323) 265-6830

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1377^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,639

Feeder schools for Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4:

Elementary:	Amanecer Primary Center
	Belvedere Elementary
	Brooklyn Avenue
	Eastman Avenue Elementary
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	Evergreen Avenue Elementary
	Ford Boulevard Elementary
	Fourth Street Elementary
	Fourth Street Primary Center
	Humphreys Avenue Elementary
	Marianna Avenue Elementary
	Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
	Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
	Robert Hill Lane Elementary
	Rowan Avenue Elementary
	William R. Anton Elementary
Middle:	Belvedere Middle
	Griffith Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 397

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.7%

White:

1.0%

Asian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 ranks worse than 59.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 78^th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.7%), White (1%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 is 17.2, which is the 71^st best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 is $11,639. 97 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4:

SchoolDigger ranks Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 1377^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

Los Angeles Unified:

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

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Rank History for Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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Rank History for all students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	49.27	819^th	2367	65.4%
2012	62.18	484^th	2354	79.4%
2013	15.15	1875^th	2426	22.7%
2015	24.69	1430^th	1994	28.3%
2016	29.22	1372^nd	2039	32.7%
2017	57.87	842^nd	2021	58.3%
2018	50.20	1011^th	2017	49.9%
2019	44.69	1117^th	2133	47.6%
2021	19.53	1036^th	1290	19.7%
2022	32.33	1372^nd	2123	35.4%
2023	24.31	1581^st	2348	32.7%
2024	31.77	1377^th	2323	40.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.79	807^th	1350	40.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.33	816^th	1547	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.69	729^th	1862	60.8%
2019	53.24	845^th	1937	56.4%
2021	21.57	899^th	1126	20.2%
2022	37.67	1190^th	1943	38.8%
2023	30.52	1400^th	2247	37.7%
2024	37.82	1203^rd	2235	46.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.68	884^th	1760	49.8%
2019	45.90	942^nd	1833	48.6%
2021	19.19	883^rd	1054	16.2%
2022	30.79	1255^th	1858	32.5%
2023	20.28	1593^rd	2118	24.8%
2024	52.11	769^th	2098	63.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.27	807^th	1052	23.3%
2022	51.46	373^rd	1161	67.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.02	1098^th	1834	40.1%
2019	35.24	1173^rd	1880	37.6%
2021	11.32	1002^nd	1122	10.7%
2022	29.63	1299^th	1916	32.2%
2023	27.16	1418^th	2207	35.7%
2024	15.72	1706^th	2172	21.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.81	692^nd	1742	60.3%
2019	53.71	784^th	1814	56.8%
2022	38.75	1125^th	1861	39.5%
2023	29.77	1386^th	2142	35.3%
2024	38.99	1146^th	2125	46.1%

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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 Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	2	0	0	360	1	0	3	0	366
2012	2	1	0	488	2	0	0	0	493
2013	0	2	0	450	1	1	0	0	454
2014	0	3	0	428	1	1	0	0	433
2015	5	2	1	429	1	0	1	0	439
2016	6	1	0	401	1	0	3	0	412
2017	4	1	0	397	1	0	0	0	403
2018	4	1	0	408	1	0	1	0	415
2019	2	1	0	368	1	0	0	0	372
2020	1	1	0	393	0	0	0	0	395
2021	2	0	0	413	0	0	0	0	415
2022	2	0	0	408	0	0	0	0	410
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	417	417
2024	4	0	1	392	0	0	0	0	397

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

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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 Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	366	n/a	n/a	88.3
2012	493	18.6	26.3	99.4
2013	454	19.7	22.9	38.3
2014	433	19.0	22.7	70
2015	439	17.0	25.8	92.3
2016	412	18.0	22.8	90
2017	403	19.0	21.2	92.6
2018	415	19.5	21.2	94.9
2019	372	22.5	16.5	93.5
2020	395	n/a	n/a	96.2
2021	415	22.7	18.2	95.7
2022	410	24.2	16.9	96.3
2023	417	22.6	18.4	95.2
2024	397	22.9	17.2	95

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 Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	366	n/a	n/a	88.3
2012	493	18.6	26.3	99.4
2013	454	19.7	22.9	38.3
2014	433	19.0	22.7	70
2015	439	17.0	25.8	92.3
2016	412	18.0	22.8	90
2017	403	19.0	21.2	92.6
2018	415	19.5	21.2	94.9
2019	372	22.5	16.5	93.5
2020	395	n/a	n/a	96.2
2021	415	22.7	18.2	95.7
2022	410	24.2	16.9	96.3
2023	417	22.6	18.4	95.2
2024	397	22.9	17.2	95

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,639

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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 1117^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1581^st of 2348 High schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4)	40.5	33	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)	51.7	48.9	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4)	20.3	9.8	10.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4)	23.8	11.8	11.9%
11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	22.1	21.6	0.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	417	12.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	368	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.5%	95.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4

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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 End of Course	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
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #2	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6760	399	22	18.3	85.7%	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	390 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.2	1328^th of 2323 public high schools	42.8%		55.5	748^th of 2348 public high schools	68.1%	580		17.6	4.8	14.7	48.0	48.0	9.1	9.1	$10,702
Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6830	397	23	17.2	95.0%	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	392 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	1377^th of 2323 public high schools	40.7%		24.3	1581^st of 2348 public high schools	32.7%	204		14.3		14.3	47.0	47.0	7.2	7.2	$11,639
Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6865	147	12	12.3	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	145 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.1	796^th of 2323 public high schools	65.7%		46.8	946^th of 2348 public high schools	59.7%	150		11.4		10.9	68.2	68.2	29.6	29.6	$10,439
Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6725	295	21	13.9	96.3%	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	281 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.1	1471^st of 2323 public high schools	36.7%		17.6	1760^th of 2348 public high schools	25.0%	289		14.3		13.5	42.2	42.2	6.0	6.0	$16,185
Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6795	324	21	15.0	97.8%	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	318 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.1	1649^th of 2323 public high schools	29.0%		15.3	1824^th of 2348 public high schools	22.3%	175	8.3	16.7		15.4	24.2	24.2	8.1	8.1	$12,033
Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy School of Technical Business and Educational	Public	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 729-1700	170	17	9.7	88.8%	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	168 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	1684^th of 2323 public high schools	27.5%		32	1359^th of 2348 public high schools	42.1%	325		9.7		12.5	29.4	29.4	5.9	5.9	$18,752
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 459-0325	505	21	23.9	80.6%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	499 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	60.7	620^th of 2323 public high schools	73.3%		58.2	687^th of 2348 public high schools	70.7%	67			18.6	18.6	69.9	69.9	29.0	29.0
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center	Public	9-12	4540 Michigan Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 269-0681	232	29	7.8	79.7%	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	216 (93.1%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)									$59,240
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High	Public, Charter	9-12	110 South Townsend Ave.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Alliance Morgan McKinzie High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 526-8198	470	24	19.2	95.7%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	466 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62.3	587^th of 2323 public high schools	74.7%		52.3	815^th of 2348 public high schools	65.3%	228		30.1		31.0	52.1	52.1	36.8	36.8
SIATech Academy South	Public, Virtual, Charter	10-12	255 S. Mednik Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	SIATech Academy South District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 945-1227	198	9	22.0	84.8%	4 (2.0%)	19 (9.6%)	167 (84.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	24.6	1561^st of 2323 public high schools	32.8%		27.4	1495^th of 2348 public high schools	36.3%	66					38.1	38.1	2.4	2.4

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Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 ranks 1377^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4.

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Students at Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4 are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

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