Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Belmont Senior 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont Senior High School's student population of 663 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belmont Senior High School 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 Belmont Senior High School is 0.24, 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
#8077 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Belmont Senior High School is a public high school located at 1575 West 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Belmont High School is the largest public school in the city of Los Angeles and the largest school in California, due to the density of the Westlake district, which it serves. The enrollment was supposed to be split by the yet-to-be-finished Belmont Learning Center. The school colors are green and black and the teams are called the Sentinels.
- History: Belmont opened in 1923. In the 1990s and 2000s, LAUSD tried to devise plans to relieve Belmont of many of its students. Sometime after 2006, the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex will open and relieve Belmont. Two high schools, Central Los Angeles Area High School 9 and Central Los Angeles High School 11 (Belmont Learning Center), will open in 2008 and relieve Belmont. Central Los Angeles High School 12 will open in 2009 and relieve Belmont. There are plans to reconfigure the existing Belmont High School into a 6-12 school by 2010.
- Neighborhoods served by Belmont: Much of the school-age population of areas served by Belmont, such as Westlake, must be bussed to schools in the San Fernando Valley, owing to delays in the construction of the Belmont Learning Center (just west of the Harbor Freeway at 1st and Beaudry) and overcrowding at the area's other schools.
- Other areas served by Belmont include Angelino Heights and Little Tokyo.
- Feeder patterns: Virgil Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School, Nightingale Middle School, King Middle School, and Berendo Middle School feed into Belmont. Belmont is known for its rivalry with Marshall High School.
- Notable alumni: Patrick Arguello; Ron Botchan; Richard Crenna; Craig Ellwood; Lemar Fooks; Mike Frankovich; Luis (Lou) Gomez; Young-Oak Kim; Ricardo Montalban; Anthony Quinn; Mort Sahl; Sergia Sanchez; Mike Stoller; Jack Webb; Selwyn Young.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Senior High School's ranking?
Belmont Senior High School is ranked #8077 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Belmont Senior High School often compared to?
Belmont Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Senior High School, Downtown Business High School, Ednovate - East College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Belmont Senior High School is 60%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belmont Senior High School?
663 students attend Belmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Belmont Senior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont Senior High School?
Belmont Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Belmont Senior High School offer ?
Belmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belmont Senior High School part of?
Belmont Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Belmont Senior High School located?
Belmont Senior High School is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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