The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)81%
50%
Black
(09-10)4%
7%
White
(09-10)12%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Design High School?
52 students attend Design High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Design High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Design High School offer ?
Design High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Design High School part of?
Design High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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