Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Media Arts 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Media Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Media Arts's student population of 143 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Media Arts 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 Academy Of Media Arts is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
52%
55%
Black
48%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Media Arts's ranking?
Academy Of Media Arts is ranked #6794 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Media Arts?
143 students attend Academy Of Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy Of Media Arts students are Hispanic, and 48% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Media Arts?
Academy Of Media Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy Of Media Arts offer ?
Academy Of Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Media Arts part of?
Academy Of Media Arts is part of Academy Of Media Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Media Arts located?
Academy Of Media Arts is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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