Equitas Academy Charter

1700 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Equitas Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Equitas Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Equitas Academy Charter's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Equitas Academy Charter 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 Equitas Academy Charter is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Equitas Academy Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Equitas Academy Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Equitas Academy Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Equitas Academy Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Equitas Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equitas Academy Charter's ranking?
Equitas Academy Charter is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Equitas Academy Charter often compared to?
Equitas Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Charles H. Kim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
How many students attend Equitas Academy Charter?
453 students attend Equitas Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Equitas Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Equitas Academy Charter?
Equitas Academy Charter has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Equitas Academy Charter offer ?
Equitas Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Equitas Academy Charter part of?
Equitas Academy Charter is part of Equitas Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Equitas Academy Charter located?
Equitas Academy Charter 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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