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Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 24300 South Western Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710-1742

(310) 257-4300

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6/10
#498
Rank 498 out of 1,227
Top 41%
English Language Arts6/10 · #531 · 57th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #318 · 74th percentile
Science3/10 · #963 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Harbor City neighborhood near the South Bay, HARTS Academy offers a creative, humanities-focused alternative within the massive LA Unified system — a real draw for families who want something more intentional than a traditional comprehensive high school. Math scores trend notably strong for a school with this kind of arts-forward identity, which speaks to a well-rounded program rather than one that leans entirely on its creative brand. Harbor City sits in a quieter, more residential corner of LA, close to the harbor and a bit removed from the city's bustle, making it a solid fit for families who want that Los Angeles address without the frenetic pace of neighborhoods further north.

Student Demographics

60 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
33 (55%)
African American
13 (22%)
Asian
4 (7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (5%)
Filipino
3 (5%)
Multiple Races
2 (3%)
White
1 (2%)
Other
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged52 (87%)
Students with Disabilities14 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

296
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
19.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.8%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.

8
AP Courses
offered
23%
AP Participation
of students
84
AP Enrollment
students

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

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 · #285 · 87th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found