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Middle College High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1600 Imperial Hwy, Building 16, Los Angeles, CA 90047-4810

(323) 418-4700

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10/10
#82
Rank 82 out of 1,227
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #62 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #76 · 94th percentile
Science9/10 · #205 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Middle College High sits in South Los Angeles and punches well above its weight academically, consistently placing among the top high schools in the entire state. The school's college-focused model appeals to motivated students and families who want a more rigorous, higher-ed-oriented experience — think dual enrollment opportunities and a culture that treats teenagers like they're already halfway to a university campus. South LA is a vibrant, working-class neighborhood with deep community roots, and for families there, Middle College High offers a genuinely exceptional academic pathway without having to leave the area.

Student Demographics

92 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
64 (70%)
African American
26 (28%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (87%)
Students with Disabilities3 (3%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

361
Enrollment
16.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
25.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

100%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
35.3%
AP Participation
of students
129
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Los Angeles City Section

19
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)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 Programs5/10 · #1176 · 47th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found