Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet's student population of 295 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Achieve Your Dreams!
School Rankings
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8636 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet's ranking?
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet is ranked #8636 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet often compared to?
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance Morgan Mckinzie High School, James A. Garfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet?
The graduation rate of Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet?
295 students attend Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet?
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet offer ?
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet part of?
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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