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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1200 Plaza Del Sol, Los Angeles, CA 90033-2730

(323) 981-5400 · www.mendezhs.org/

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5/10
#726
Rank 726 out of 1,227
Top 59%
English Language Arts4/10 · #795 · 35th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #557 · 55th percentile
Science3/10 · #990 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mendez High sits in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA, a community with deep roots and a strong sense of cultural identity. Named after the family behind the landmark civil rights desegregation case, the school carries that legacy into its mission, making it a meaningful choice for families who value social history and community connection. Math is a relative strength here, and families drawn to the tight-knit, predominantly Latino neighborhood will find a school that reflects the character of the community around it.

Student Demographics

152 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
150 (99%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged136 (89%)
Students with Disabilities26 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

694
Enrollment
39.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
27.5%
AP Participation
of students
249
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Jaguars · CIF Los Angeles City Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNT

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs10/10 · #73 · 97th percentile

388 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found