Phoenix Continuation

12971 Zanja St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Phoenix Continuation's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Phoenix Continuation is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phoenix Continuation 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phoenix Continuation 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Phoenix Continuation and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Phoenix Continuation and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
81%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phoenix Continuation.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Phoenix Continuation 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 Phoenix Continuation and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phoenix Continuation 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phoenix Continuation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Continuation?
54 students attend Phoenix Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Phoenix Continuation students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Continuation?
Phoenix Continuation has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phoenix Continuation offer ?
Phoenix Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Continuation part of?
Phoenix Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Continuation located?
Phoenix Continuation is located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Vista.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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