Summary:
The 90061 zip code area of Los Angeles is home to 13 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance within this area, with some standout schools like Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary performing well, while others like Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy and Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle struggle significantly.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy, a high school charter, stands out with its strong performance, ranking 687 out of 2,323 California high schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 96.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.8% dropout rate. In contrast, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 44.6% and lower test scores. The public elementary school One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary also performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests.
The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in educational outcomes within this zip code area. High rates of chronic absenteeism and consistently high free/reduced lunch rates across the schools suggest additional challenges faced by the community. While the presence of both traditional public schools and public charter schools provides families with some choice, the data indicates that charter schools are not universally outperforming their traditional public counterparts. Ensuring all students in the 90061 zip code have access to a high-quality education remains a critical priority.
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