Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School's student population of 779 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School is 0.06, 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
#4328 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School's ranking?
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School is ranked #4328 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School?
The graduation rate of Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School?
779 students attend Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School?
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School offer ?
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School part of?
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School located?
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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