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.
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
