Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Summary:

Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 509 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.

While the school has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rates, dropping from 88.7% in 2020-2021 to 80.0% in 2022-2023, it still outperforms nearby schools like Dr. Maya Angelou Community High (79.9%) and John C. Fremont Senior High (85.6%). However, the school has experienced an increase in dropout rates, rising from 9.4% in 2020-2021 to 20.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Performing Arts Community has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 31.8% in 2018-2019 to 43.0% in 2022-2023, also higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 36.07% of 11th-grade students were 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 proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was just 13.93%, compared to 21.41% for the district and 27.9% for the state. However, the school shows relative strength in supporting English Language Learners, ranking in the top 43% of California high schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001-1133

(323) 846-2136

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1532^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,611

Feeder schools for Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex:

Elementary:	Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
	Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
	Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
	Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
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	Loren Miller Elementary
	McKinley Avenue Elementary
	Miramonte Elementary
	Parmelee Avenue Elementary
	Russell Elementary
	Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary
	Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary
	South Park Elementary
	Wisdom Elementary
Middle:	Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
	Thomas A. Edison Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.9%

African American:

9.5%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 91^st among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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 (88.9%), African American (9.5%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 19.9. 142 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is $9,611. 153 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex:

SchoolDigger ranks Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 1532^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Rank History for all students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	16.13	1826^th	2426	24.7%
2015	37.91	1208^th	1994	39.4%
2016	23.51	1464^th	2039	28.2%
2017	30.68	1371^st	2021	32.2%
2018	36.76	1273^rd	2017	36.9%
2019	27.03	1486^th	2133	30.3%
2021	28.21	933^rd	1290	27.7%
2022	17.84	1713^th	2123	19.3%
2023	31.81	1366^th	2348	41.8%
2024	25.92	1532^nd	2323	34.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	28.40	817^th	941	13.2%
2022	33.09	730^th	1044	30.1%
2023	23.72	1111^th	1323	16.0%
2024	36.54	580^th	1350	57.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.38	1115^th	1862	40.1%
2019	30.68	1341^st	1937	30.8%
2021	32.42	803^rd	1126	28.7%
2022	19.60	1564^th	1943	19.5%
2023	38.36	1177^th	2247	47.6%
2024	29.79	1434^th	2235	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.61	1194^th	1760	32.2%
2019	22.46	1408^th	1833	23.2%
2021	27.69	793^rd	1054	24.8%
2022	15.12	1599^th	1858	13.9%
2023	39.63	1087^th	2118	48.7%
2024	29.34	1370^th	2098	34.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.30	317^th	1161	72.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.21	1217^th	1834	33.6%
2019	34.14	1196^th	1880	36.4%
2021	16.23	939^th	1122	16.3%
2022	18.19	1550^th	1916	19.1%
2023	19.90	1610^th	2207	27.1%
2024	18.56	1625^th	2172	25.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.15	1009^th	1742	42.1%
2019	33.50	1206^th	1814	33.5%
2022	20.09	1493^rd	1861	19.8%
2023	43.31	1020^th	2142	52.4%
2024	31.77	1335^th	2125	37.2%

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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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	4	17	1	297	0	0	0	319
2013	2	36	1	375	1	0	0	415
2014	2	48	0	385	1	0	0	436
2015	2	45	0	412	0	1	0	460
2016	4	55	0	484	0	1	0	544
2017	2	52	0	433	1	0	0	488
2018	2	39	0	466	1	3	0	511
2019	0	48	0	473	1	0	0	522
2020	4	49	0	502	1	0	0	556
2021	2	53	0	454	0	3	0	512
2022	3	42	0	425	0	3	0	473
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	509	509
2024	4	49	0	457	0	3	1	514

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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	319	11.3	28.0	99.1
2013	415	15.0	27.5	62.4
2014	436	16.0	27.2	84.9
2015	460	18.0	25.5	88
2016	544	20.0	27.2	90.6
2017	488	22.2	21.9	92.8
2018	511	20.7	24.5	97.3
2019	522	20.5	25.4	95.8
2020	556	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	512	25.0	20.4	97.1
2022	473	24.5	19.2	97.9
2023	509	24.7	20.5	97.8
2024	514	25.7	19.9	97.3

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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	319	11.3	28.0	99.1
2013	415	15.0	27.5	62.4
2014	436	16.0	27.2	84.9
2015	460	18.0	25.5	88
2016	544	20.0	27.2	90.6
2017	488	22.2	21.9	92.8
2018	511	20.7	24.5	97.3
2019	522	20.5	25.4	95.8
2020	556	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	512	25.0	20.4	97.1
2022	473	24.5	19.2	97.9
2023	509	24.7	20.5	97.8
2024	514	25.7	19.9	97.3

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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,611

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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 1486^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1366^th of 2348 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	42.3	43.8	1.5%
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 (Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	18.5	11.2	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	5.8	13.5	7.7%
11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	22.1	21.6	0.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	0	3.9	3.9%
12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	8.2	16.6	8.5%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	522	509	2.5%
African American	48	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	473	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.8%	97.8%	2.1%

Schools Near Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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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 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
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2136	514	26	19.9	97.3%	4 (0.8%)	49 (9.5%)	457 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	25.9	1532^nd of 2323 public high schools	34.1%		31.8	1366^th of 2348 public high schools	41.8%	166			9.1		8.8	36.1	36.1	13.9	13.9	$9,611
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2108	511	28	18.1	96.3%	5 (1.0%)	16 (3.1%)	488 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18	1736^th of 2323 public high schools	25.3%		39.1	1169^th of 2348 public high schools	50.2%	567	0.0	0.0	8.9		8.9	27.2	27.2	6.5	6.5	$11,260
Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2128	502	23	21.3	99.0%	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	489 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35.2	1272^nd of 2323 public high schools	45.2%		43.3	1036^th of 2348 public high schools	55.9%	236			12.6		12.6	43.7	43.7	19.3	19.3	$13,321
Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2118	482	24	19.9	96.1%	5 (1.0%)	25 (5.2%)	452 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	1374^th of 2323 public high schools	40.9%		28.5	1457^th of 2348 public high schools	37.9%	83	5.9	5.0	10.2		9.7	41.9	41.9	17.8	17.8	$11,349
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High	Public	9-12	300 East 53rd St.	Los Angeles	90011	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-4600	1,013	56	18.0	96.3%	9 (0.9%)	64 (6.3%)	935 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	21.7	1630^th of 2323 public high schools	29.8%		13.1	1898^th of 2348 public high schools	19.2%	268	8.8	8.6	10.7	6.3	10.4	31.7	31.7	8.5	8.5	$12,009
Synergy Quantum Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	300 East 53rd St.	Los Angeles	90011	Los Angeles County	Synergy Quantum Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 510-4171	549	37	14.8	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	537 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52.5	810^th of 2323 public high schools	65.1%		53.3	794^th of 2348 public high schools	66.2%	16			29.0	27.4	28.2	54.4	54.4	16.4	16.4
John C. Fremont Senior High	Public	9-12	7676 South San Pedro St.	Los Angeles	90003	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-1200	2,002	106	18.9	96.2%	33 (1.6%)	162 (8.1%)	1,784 (89.1%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.0%)	26.7	1509^th of 2323 public high schools	35.0%		25.4	1548^th of 2348 public high schools	34.1%	39	3.0	4.2	9.4	0.0	8.6	37.4	37.4	14.4	14.4	$10,992
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	591	29	20.4	93.2%	10 (1.7%)	13 (2.2%)	567 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41.3	1095^th of 2323 public high schools	52.9%		28.3	1460^th of 2348 public high schools	37.8%	365			24.6	4.4	21.3	50.4	50.4	13.5	13.5	$9,568
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	728	32	22.7	91.2%	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	717 (98.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57.7	688^th of 2323 public high schools	70.4%		57.8	693^rd of 2348 public high schools	70.5%	5			25.8	0.0	23.8	66.0	66.0	25.8	25.8	$11,002
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	644	30	21.4	93.3%	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	632 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	45.3	988^th of 2323 public high schools	57.5%		42.4	1061^st of 2348 public high schools	54.8%	73			13.8	0.0	12.6	68.3	68.3	16.0	16.0	$9,769

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Students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex are 89% Hispanic, 10% African American.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex.

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