Linda Esperanza Marquez High School is a public choice high school in Huntington Park, California that is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Marquez High School opened in 2013 as part of LA Unified's $19.5 billion New School Construction and Modernization Program.
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice's student population of 591 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Gladiators
School Rankings
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice 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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice is 0.08, 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
#6140 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gladiators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice's ranking?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice is ranked #6140 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice often compared to?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice?
The graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice?
591 students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice offer ?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice part of?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School Of Social Justice is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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