Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)3%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)97%
56%
Black
(21-22)n/a
5%
White
(21-22)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center often compared to?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
The graduation rate of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
240 students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center offer ?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center part of?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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