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West Adams Preparatory High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1500 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007-1257

(323) 373-2500 · www.lausd.net/West_Adams_Prep

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1/10
#1129
Rank 1129 out of 1,227
Top 92%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1086 · 12th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1125 · 8th percentile
Science2/10 · #1165 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

West Adams Preparatory High sits in one of LA's most historically rich neighborhoods, where Victorian-era architecture and deep community roots meet the energy of a city constantly reinventing itself. The school serves a tight-knit, predominantly working-class community, and families who value structure and a college-prep focus in a gritty, real-world urban environment will find it a meaningful fit. It's the kind of place where the surrounding neighborhood — with its proximity to USC, local murals, and longtime residents — becomes part of the education itself.

Student Demographics

190 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
180 (95%)
African American
7 (4%)
White
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged185 (97%)
Students with Disabilities25 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

942
Enrollment
57.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

81.4%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
22.7%
AP Participation
of students
245
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Panthers · CIF Los Angeles City Section

17
varsity sports
5 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Football (8 person)

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 Programs10/10 · #72 · 97th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found