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Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies

322 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017 · (213) 240-3850 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL317 STUDENTS
Enrollment
317
High
DISTRICT 676 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
308 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
83
Grade 10
85
Grade 11
72
Grade 12
77
Student demographics
White
175%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
28891%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 56%
Black
83%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Two+
31%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18157%
Female
13643%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
28.9%
CA avg 47.1% . +2.9pp since 2014
Math
13.2%
CA avg 35.6% . -0.8pp since 2014
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
21.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
21.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
317
-30 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 18.3:1
% White
5%
was 2%
% Hispanic
91%
was 96%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies

Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies is a four-year high school of minimally staffed scale in Los Angeles, California, one of the schools within Los Angeles Unified, works with 317 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 62% leaner than typical.

Los Angeles Unified runs 784 schools in total, collectively educating 406,887 students. Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies shows that nearly all students (91%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 5% White, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 48% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies lists 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 97% of students at Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Los Angeles County runs at roughly 70%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 21.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 21.1%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Los Angeles County put median household earnings sit near $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Across Los Angeles County's 2244 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,265,907 students), Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies at 5th of 6; the average score across the group is 29.3%.

Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies has edged down 9%, going from 347 students in 2018 to 317 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share decreased from 96% to 91%. Class-load math has fell: from 18.3:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Los Angeles County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies
District
Los Angeles Unified
Address
322 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone
(213) 240-3850
County
Los Angeles County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
317
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
308 (97%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
062271011888
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies
How many students attend Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies?
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies enrolls approximately 317 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies serve?
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies?
At Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies, the student body is approximately 5% White, 91% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies public or private?
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch of Global Studies is a public K-12 school, overseen by Los Angeles Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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