Schools in 90017 — Los Angeles, California
90017 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.4 — 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.5 to 53.4, a 29.9-point spread.
How 90017 schools perform
The top-ranked school is School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni with a Scope Score of 53 and 24.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90017 averages 29.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90017 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90017
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90017 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90017
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 24.5% | 51.5% | 29.1% | 1.7% |
| 2 | Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Comm Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 9.7% | 33.2% | 31.4% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Esperanza Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 39 | Los Angeles | 11.6% | 32.5% | 20.2% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 6.2% | 23.6% | 35.3% | 1.0% |
| 5 | Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars (GLAYS) Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 8.8% | 25.8% | 26.3% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Gl Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 16.9% | 35.4% | 40.1% | 0.8% |
| 7 | John H. Liechty Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 7.1% | 21.0% | 26.5% | 3.6% |
Schools in 90017 on the map
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 90017
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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