Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles's student population of 305 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is 0.02, 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
#9029 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 Prepa Tec - Los Angeles's ranking?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is ranked #9029 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
305 students attend Prepa Tec - Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prepa Tec - Los Angeles offer ?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles part of?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is part of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles School District.
In what neighborhood is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles located?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Huntington Park, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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