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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics at Legacy High School Complex

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 5225 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280-5332

(323) 357-7540 · legacyhs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

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8/10
#345
Rank 345 out of 1,227
Top 28%
English Language Arts8/10 · #249 · 80th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #431 · 65th percentile
Science8/10 · #374 · 71st percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into South Gate, a working-class city just southeast of downtown Los Angeles, STEAM at Legacy High School Complex stands out in a district where strong academics can be hard to come by. The school's focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math gives students a clear pathway toward college and technical careers, with particularly strong English performance that suggests a well-rounded program beyond just the hard sciences. Families in South Gate who are looking for a purposeful, career-oriented high school experience — without having to travel far from their community — will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

128 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
126 (98%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (89%)
Students with Disabilities18 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

524
Enrollment
28.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
27.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.8%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
22.3%
AP Participation
of students
121
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 Programs7/10 · #687 · 69th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found