West Adams Preparatory High School is a secondary school in Central Los Angeles, California. The school is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is operated by a nonprofit organization working in conjunction with LAUSD. The organization, MLA Partner Schools, also operates Manual Arts High School.
Serving 975 students in grades 9-12, West Adams Preparatory High School 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Adams Preparatory High School's student population of 975 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Black, Blue, Grey, Sky Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Adams Preparatory High School 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 West Adams Preparatory High School is 0.13, 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
#8206 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Adams Preparatory High School's ranking?
West Adams Preparatory High School is ranked #8206 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are West Adams Preparatory High School often compared to?
West Adams Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Angeles Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Adams Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of West Adams Preparatory High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Adams Preparatory High School?
975 students attend West Adams Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Adams Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Adams Preparatory High School?
West Adams Preparatory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Adams Preparatory High School offer ?
West Adams Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Adams Preparatory High School part of?
West Adams Preparatory High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is West Adams Preparatory High School located?
West Adams Preparatory High School is located in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Pico Union.
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