Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Summary:

Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is a public high school located in Los Angeles, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,092 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Dr. Maya Angelou Community High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,107 and 1,898 out of 2,123 to 2,348 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the district and state averages, with only 31.65% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the Los Angeles Unified School District and 55.73% for the state of California. In mathematics, the performance is even more concerning, with only 8.47% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 21.41% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school's graduation rate has improved, but its dropout rate remains high, ranging from 15.2% to 24.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The nearby schools, such as Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex and Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy, have similar demographic and socioeconomic profiles to Dr. Maya Angelou Community High, but generally perform better academically. However, the nearby charter school, Synergy Quantum Academy, which is located just 0.04 miles away, outperforms Dr. Maya Angelou Community High across multiple academic measures, suggesting that school choice and alternative educational models may be a factor in student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 East 53rd St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011-4522


(323) 846-4600

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1630th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,009 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,013

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.3%
African American:
6.3%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Maya Angelou Community High ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks 98th 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 21.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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 (92.3%), African American (6.3%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is 18. 92 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Maya Angelou Community High employs 56.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is $12,009. 93 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Maya Angelou Community High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 1630th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 10.81 2050th 2426 15.5%
2015 21.18 1474th 1994 26.1%
2016 20.33 1513th 2039 25.8%
2017 19.64 1514th 2021 25.1%
2018 31.88 1349th 2017 33.1%
2019 16.56 1715th 2133 19.6%
2021 13.29 1107th 1290 14.2%
2022 17.12 1731st 2123 18.5%
2023 13.09 1898th 2348 19.2%
2024 21.68 1630th 2323 29.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.84 114th 938 87.8%
2019 30.47 748th 941 20.5%
2021 24.36 393rd 467 15.8%
2022 28.29 891st 1044 14.7%
2023 23.87 1092nd 1323 17.5%
2024 29.95 845th 1350 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.08 1285th 1547 16.9%
2024 22.97 1249th 1534 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.61 1211th 1862 35.0%
2019 18.50 1528th 1937 21.1%
2021 14.80 950th 1126 15.6%
2022 19.80 1557th 1943 19.9%
2023 15.24 1786th 2247 20.5%
2024 23.58 1572nd 2235 29.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.99 323rd 451 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 1328th 1760 24.5%
2019 15.84 1514th 1833 17.4%
2021 8.70 984th 1054 6.6%
2022 15.04 1602nd 1858 13.8%
2023 11.80 1815th 2118 14.3%
2024 21.72 1548th 2098 26.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 824th 1052 21.7%
2019 20.33 1017th 1117 9.0%
2021 33.30 361st 555 35.0%
2022 32.51 754th 1161 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.27 1191st 1834 35.1%
2019 14.63 1577th 1880 16.1%
2021 12.97 976th 1122 13.0%
2022 16.66 1590th 1916 17.0%
2023 12.98 1809th 2207 18.0%
2024 19.20 1610th 2172 25.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.06 480th 592 18.9%
2022 27.13 385th 522 26.2%
2023 10.15 705th 720 2.1%
2024 47.13 325th 721 54.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 1178th 1742 32.4%
2019 19.15 1421st 1814 21.7%
2022 19.35 1509th 1861 18.9%
2023 15.65 1699th 2142 20.7%
2024 25.33 1471st 2125 30.8%
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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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 66 1 416 2 0 0 0 485
2013 1 73 1 586 0 0 0 0 661
2014 0 74 2 604 1 0 0 0 681
2015 3 138 0 1111 1 2 5 0 1260
2016 5 104 0 1002 0 1 4 0 1116
2017 5 99 0 1009 0 0 6 0 1119
2018 5 83 1 944 0 0 2 0 1035
2019 7 82 0 899 0 0 0 0 988
2020 11 81 0 999 0 0 3 0 1094
2021 9 81 0 952 0 0 2 0 1044
2022 8 64 1 985 1 0 6 0 1065
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1092 1092
2024 9 64 0 935 1 0 4 0 1013

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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 485 21.1 22.9 n/a
2013 661 27.0 24.4 64.6
2014 681 27.0 25.2 83
2015 1260 43.0 29.3 66
2016 1116 44.0 25.3 86.6
2017 1119 46.0 24.3 87
2018 1035 46.8 22.0 93.7
2019 988 47.2 20.9 94.4
2020 1094 n/a n/a 96.9
2021 1044 50.3 20.7 98.1
2022 1065 53.8 19.7 98.3
2023 1092 59.2 18.4 98.1
2024 1013 56.2 18.0 96.3

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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 485 21.1 22.9 n/a
2013 661 27.0 24.4 64.6
2014 681 27.0 25.2 83
2015 1260 43.0 29.3 66
2016 1116 44.0 25.3 86.6
2017 1119 46.0 24.3 87
2018 1035 46.8 22.0 93.7
2019 988 47.2 20.9 94.4
2020 1094 n/a n/a 96.9
2021 1044 50.3 20.7 98.1
2022 1065 53.8 19.7 98.3
2023 1092 59.2 18.4 98.1
2024 1013 56.2 18.0 96.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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 1715th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1898th of 2348 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dr. Maya Angelou Community High)23.919.9
 4%
   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 (Dr. Maya Angelou Community High)1.81.6
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Dr. Maya Angelou Community High)3.66.5
 2.9%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Dr. Maya Angelou Community High)5.54.4
 1.1%
   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 Students9881092
 10.5%
African American820
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic8990
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White70
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%98.1%
 3.6%


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Students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High are 92% Hispanic, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,013 students attended Dr. Maya Angelou Community High.

Dr. Maya Angelou Community High ranks 1630th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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