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Enrollment
3,162
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH DISTRICT·NCES 060159602857
Birmingham Community Charter High
17000 Haynes St., Lake Balboa, CA 91406 · (818) 758-5200 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,162 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
140 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
2,846 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 882 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 824 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 743 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 713 | 23% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Birmingham Community Charter High
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Community Charter High this school | 3,162 | 90.0% | N/A |
| Golden Valley High Bakersfield | 2,228 | 90.8% | 39.7% |
| East Bakersfield High Bakersfield | 2,331 | 90.2% | 32.6% |
| Katella High Anaheim | 2,326 | 91.7% | 29.2% |
| Rialto High Rialto | 2,623 | 85.7% | 39.7% |
| Phineas Banning Senior High Wilmington | 2,422 | 91.5% | 35.4% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Birmingham Community Charter High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,162 | #20 of 2,093 | #9 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.6:1 | #948 of 1,352 | #273 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.1% | #1,037 of 1,351 | #202 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.0% | #295 of 1,575 | #156 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
3,162
+3 (+0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
was 23.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,162 | 139.9 | 22.6:1 | 90% (2,846) |
| 2023-24 | 3,090 | 139.7 | 22.1:1 | 91% (2,801) |
| 2022-23 | 3,058 | 130.2 | 23.5:1 | 84% (2,567) |
| 2020-21 | 3,159 | 133 | 23.8:1 | 84% (2,640) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Birmingham Community Charter High.
About Birmingham Community Charter High
Birmingham Community Charter High sits in Lake Balboa, California, and is classified as a high school. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 3,162 students. By comparison, high schools in California enroll about 838 students on average.
The local education agency for Birmingham Community Charter High is Birmingham Community Charter High District.
A large majority of enrollment at Birmingham Community Charter High is Hispanic, at 86%. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% White, 4% Black, and 3% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 48%. The diversity index for Birmingham Community Charter High is 25%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school has 139.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 22.6 students per teacher. Statewide, high schools in California average 18.2:1. Of all students at Birmingham Community Charter High, 90% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 70% for public schools in Los Angeles County.
In the wider Los Angeles County area, median household income comes to about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Los Angeles County's 2,244 public schools enroll about 1,265,907 students and include Birmingham Community Charter High.
High Tech LA is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, Birmingham Community Charter High is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 3,162, starting from 3,159. The number of students per teacher dropped from 23.8 to 22.6 over 4 years.
People who know Birmingham Community Charter High can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lake Balboa
- William Mulholland MiddleMiddle · 1,098 students
- Bassett Street ElementaryElementary · 609 students
- Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12Combined · 590 students
- Cohasset Street ElementaryElementary · 451 students
- High Tech LAHigh · 362 students
- Lemay Street ElementaryElementary · 334 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech LA0.1 mi · 362
- Magnolia Science Academy 20.1 mi · 514
- Independence Continuation0.2 mi · 103
- Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet0.3 mi · 183
- Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-120.4 mi · 590
- William Mulholland Middle0.4 mi · 1,098
Frequently asked questions
About Birmingham Community Charter HighHow large is Birmingham Community Charter High?
Birmingham Community Charter High enrolls approximately 3,162 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Birmingham Community Charter High serve?
Birmingham Community Charter High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Birmingham Community Charter High?
Approximately 22.6:1 students per teacher at Birmingham Community Charter High.
How diverse is Birmingham Community Charter High?
Birmingham Community Charter High reports a student body of 5% White, 86% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Birmingham Community Charter High?
Birmingham Community Charter High is overseen by Birmingham Community Charter High District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.