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Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex

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

(323) 357-7531 · www.vapalegacy.com

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5/10
#730
Rank 730 out of 1,227
English Language Arts5/10 · #630 · 49th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #856 · 30th percentile
Science5/10 · #687 · 47th percentile

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School Overview

South Gate sits in the heart of southeast LA County, a tight-knit, working-class community where the arts have long been a meaningful outlet for young people. The Visual and Performing Arts magnet at Legacy High School Complex draws students who are serious about creative expression — whether that's theater, music, visual art, or dance — and offers them a specialized focus that's harder to find at a traditional comprehensive high school. Families who want their teen to develop an artistic identity alongside a solid academic foundation, and who don't mind navigating the magnet application process, will find this a compelling option in a neighborhood that takes pride in its students.

Student Demographics

97 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
95 (98%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners22 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged89 (92%)
Students with Disabilities17 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

411
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.2%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

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

4
AP Courses
offered
14.5%
AP Participation
of students
64
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