Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Los Angeles County Special Education 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Angeles County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Los Angeles County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Los Angeles County Special Education?
208 students attend Los Angeles County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Los Angeles County Special Education students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Angeles County Special Education?
Los Angeles County Special Education has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Los Angeles County Special Education offer ?
Los Angeles County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Los Angeles County Special Education part of?
Los Angeles County Special Education is part of Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District.
School Calendar
View the Los Angeles County Special Education yearly calendar below.
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