Hollywood Senior High School

1521 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Hollywood 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,212 students
This chart displays total students of Hollywood Senior High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Hollywood Senior High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Hollywood 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).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hollywood Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hollywood Senior High School 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.
48%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hollywood Senior High School 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.
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hollywood Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hollywood Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
73%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Hollywood Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hollywood Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hollywood Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollywood Senior High School's ranking?
Hollywood Senior High School is ranked #5426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollywood Senior High School often compared to?
Hollywood Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hollywood Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hollywood Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hollywood Senior High School?
1,212 students attend Hollywood Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hollywood Senior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hollywood Senior High School offer ?
Hollywood Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hollywood Senior High School part of?
Hollywood Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollywood Senior High School located?
Hollywood Senior 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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