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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOS ANGELES UNIFIED·NCES 062271003313

Simon Rodia Continuation

2701 Sequoia Dr., South Gate, CA 90280 · (323) 569-7140 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL89 STUDENTS
Enrollment
89
High
DISTRICT 676 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
87 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
16
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
26
Student demographics
White
11%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
8393%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 56%
Black
56%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
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
4955%
Female
4045%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
20.0%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
89
-89 (-50%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 27.4:1
% Hispanic
93%
was 96%
% Black
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Simon Rodia Continuation

Simon Rodia Continuation is an one-room-style secondary school in South Gate, California, overseen by Los Angeles Unified. The school serves 89 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, California's public schools average about 838 students each, so Simon Rodia Continuation sits 89% below that benchmark.

Across the 784 schools in Los Angeles Unified (406,887 students total), Simon Rodia Continuation accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Simon Rodia Continuation shows that 93% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority; the rest is composed of 6% Black. By comparison, Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Simon Rodia Continuation has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Simon Rodia Continuation tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 98% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Los Angeles County (around 70%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Across the wider county, Los Angeles County reports that median household income runs about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Simon Rodia Continuation is one of 2244 public schools in Los Angeles County (combined enrollment of about 1,265,907 students).

The closest other public school is South East High, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 50%: 178 students in 2018 compared to 89 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 27.4:1 in 2018 to 13.7:1 today.

On this page, members of the Simon Rodia Continuation community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Simon Rodia Continuation
District
Los Angeles Unified
Address
2701 Sequoia Dr., South Gate, CA 90280
Phone
(323) 569-7140
County
Los Angeles County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
89
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
87 (98%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
062271003313
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Simon Rodia Continuation
How large is Simon Rodia Continuation?
Simon Rodia Continuation enrolls approximately 89 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Simon Rodia Continuation serve?
Simon Rodia Continuation serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Simon Rodia Continuation have?
Simon Rodia Continuation employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Simon Rodia Continuation?
Student demographics at Simon Rodia Continuation are roughly 1% White, 93% Hispanic, 6% Black.
What district is Simon Rodia Continuation in?
Simon Rodia Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified.
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