The Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a high school in Florence-Graham, California, with a Los Angeles postal address. It is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. It was formerly known as South Region High School No. 2.
Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2011
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
Campus Size
10
School Motto
Home of the Huskies!
School Rankings
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex's ranking?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is ranked #6946 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
The graduation rate of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
514 students attend Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex offer ?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex part of?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex located?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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