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K-12 SchoolsGrades 6-11

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1700 West 46th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90062-1901

(323) 421-1700 · www.obamaprepacademy-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

1/10
#312
Rank 312 out of 337
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #315 · 7th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #299 · 12th percentile
Science1/10 · #313 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy serves students in the 90062 zip code, a working-class corner of South Los Angeles where families are deeply rooted in their community and looking for schools that take their kids' futures seriously. The "global preparation" focus signals an outward-looking mission — preparing students to compete and connect beyond their immediate neighborhood — which can resonate with families who want more than a traditional middle or high school experience. South LA has seen real investment and change in recent years, and schools like this one are part of that story, even if there's still meaningful room to grow academically.

Student Demographics

255 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
193 (76%)
African American
52 (20%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners102 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged241 (95%)
Students with Disabilities44 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

293
Enrollment
22.3
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
11
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #83 · 86th percentile

197 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found