Young Oak Kim Academy

615 S. Shatto Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Young Oak Kim 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
811 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Young Oak Kim Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Young Oak Kim 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)
#6912 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Young Oak Kim Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Young Oak Kim 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%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Young Oak Kim 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.
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Young Oak Kim 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Young Oak Kim Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Young Oak Kim Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
94%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Young Oak Kim Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Young Oak Kim Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Young Oak Kim 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 Young Oak Kim Academy and the public school average diversity score 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 Young Oak Kim 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 Young Oak Kim 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 Young Oak Kim Academy's ranking?
Young Oak Kim Academy is ranked #6912 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Young Oak Kim Academy?
811 students attend Young Oak Kim Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Young Oak Kim Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Young Oak Kim Academy offer ?
Young Oak Kim Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Young Oak Kim Academy part of?
Young Oak Kim Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Oak Kim Academy located?
Young Oak Kim Academy is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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