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Los Angeles County Office of Education

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 32.0/100

Los Angeles County Office of Education has 6 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 32.0/100 — 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is L.A. County High School for the Arts at 72/100, where 35.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $123,399 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
62.6
9.9 – 72.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 62.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.1%, 7.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 14.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: L.A. County High School for the Arts leads the district at 72 with 35.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Los Angeles County Office of Education

2 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
60.6%
White
7.7%
Asian
2.9%
Black
23.7%
Other
5.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
73%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Los Angeles County Office of Education spends $123,399 per student in current expenditures — $108,585 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$123,399
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,920
Students for funding calc
2016–2019 Trend
↑ 151.8%
$49,015 → $123,399
Spending Efficiency
0.26
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 19%Support 76%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2018–2019

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$58,299–$115,472
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
41
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (6)

Los Angeles County Office of Education has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0 — 15.4 points below the state average of 47.5. 1 of 6 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is L.A. County High School for the Arts with a Scope Score of 72 and 35.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1L.A. County High School for the Arts
Los Angeles County Office of Education Strong All-Around
7235.4%65.8%21.7%1.6%
2International Polytechnic High
Los Angeles County Office of Education Strong All-Around
6136.4%69.3%12.6%0.6%
3Renaissance County Community
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
194.2%17.6%58.6%4.0%
4Kirby, Dorothy Camp
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
164.5%4.5%17.6%26.3%
5Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
140.0%0.0%13.4%35.5%
6Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
102.9%8.8%27.0%17.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Angeles County Office of Education

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles County Office of Education a good school district?
Los Angeles County Office of Education has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0/100, which is 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Los Angeles County Office of Education?
The highest-scoring school in Los Angeles County Office of Education is L.A. County High School for the Arts with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 35.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Los Angeles County Office of Education spend per student?
Los Angeles County Office of Education spends $123,399 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Teacher salaries in Los Angeles County Office of Education range from $58,299–$115,472 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.