Nava College Preparatory Academy

1319 E. 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Nava College Preparatory Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
585 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Nava College Preparatory Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Nava College Preparatory Academy 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)
#7456 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nava College Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nava College Preparatory Academy 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.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nava College Preparatory Academy 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.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nava College Preparatory Academy 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%
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)
97%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nava College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nava College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nava College Preparatory Academy 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)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Nava College Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nava College Preparatory Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
98%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nava College Preparatory Academy 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)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nava College Preparatory Academy 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 Nava College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Nava College Preparatory Academy is ranked #7456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nava College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Nava College Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nava College Preparatory Academy?
585 students attend Nava College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Nava College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Nava College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Nava College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nava College Preparatory Academy part of?
Nava College Preparatory Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Nava College Preparatory Academy located?
Nava College Preparatory Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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