Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Student Empowerment Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)99%
54%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤10%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Student Empowerment Academy?
The graduation rate of Student Empowerment Academy is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Student Empowerment Academy?
257 students attend Student Empowerment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Student Empowerment Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Student Empowerment Academy?
Student Empowerment Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Student Empowerment Academy offer ?
Student Empowerment Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Student Empowerment Academy part of?
Student Empowerment Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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