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School for the Visual Arts and Humanities

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 701 South Catalina Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005-1943

(213) 480-4700 · www.svah-rfk.org

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6/10
#576
Rank 576 out of 1,227
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #613 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #520 · 58th percentile
Science5/10 · #652 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Los Angeles near Koreatown, School for the Visual Arts and Humanities offers a focused, arts-integrated path for students who want more than a traditional high school experience. It sits right in the middle of the pack academically, but the school's identity is built around creative expression and the humanities — making it a natural draw for families whose kids thrive when learning connects to something they're passionate about. The surrounding neighborhood is dense, walkable, and culturally vibrant, giving students a living classroom right outside the door.

Student Demographics

122 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
104 (85%)
Asian
5 (4%)
African American
5 (4%)
Filipino
4 (3%)
White
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged121 (99%)
Students with Disabilities17 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

512
Enrollment
29.3
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.4%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
21.3%
AP Participation
of students
104
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 Programs10/10 · #48 · 98th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found