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Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy posts low test scores — and suspensions run below the state rate (1.8% vs 3.6%). If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
325 East 111th Street, 90061 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·1,159 students·91% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 420-2170·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
30
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ranked #1,664 statewide · #197 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy scores 30 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 23rd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “19% proficient” and call it done. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Test scores are one lens, and at this school they're a rough one right now. The sections below show the fuller picture — including the parts that are working.
As a charter, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
4.8%
State 15.8%
11.1pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
18.8%
State 35.7%
16.9pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
45.9%
State 30.2%
15.7pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.8%
State 3.6%
1.8pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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High School
Alain Leroy Locke College Prep…
30/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 64
Middle College High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi
Solid
70/100
King/Drew Medical Magnet High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi
Solid
62/100
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High
Los Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi
Solid
59/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic75.8%
White2.5%
Asian0.2%
Black21.0%
Other0.6%
GenderFemale 47.5%Male 52.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 90.9% (27pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,159
291 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
3 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy in Los Angeles, 29.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 11.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.2 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 222 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−25.2pp
2.9% vs 28.1% overall · n=68
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−6.2pp
0.0% vs 6.2% overall · n=37
Math · Disabilities−9.5pp
0.0% vs 9.5% overall · n=37
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−3.3pp
0.0% vs 3.3% overall · n=37
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income222 tested
ELA 29.7%·Math 9.5%· -11.2pp vs district
Hispanic179 tested
ELA 30.2%·Math 9.5%· -10.9pp vs district
English Learner68 tested
ELA 2.9%·Math 1.5%· -4.1pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$61K
$24K below CA median
Median Home Value
$602K
$58K below CA median
Bachelor's+
12%
23pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
8.3 years avg experience
68 teachers · 9% first-year · 10% second-year
Teacher Credentials
79% fully credentialed
0.6% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
29 AP courses
90 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
4.8%
↓ vs CA 15.8% · 38th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
18.8%
↓ vs CA 35.7% · 38th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
45.9%
↓ vs CA 30.2% · 37th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.8%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 58th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 242 | 6% | 22% | 29% | 43% | 28% | −19 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 242 | 3% | 6% | 20% | 71% | 10% | −14 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 252 | 0% | 12% | 71% | 16% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 222 | 29.7% | −11 | −8 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 179 | 30.2% | −11 | −9 |
| English Learners | 68 | 2.9% | −4 | −7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ← | — | 30 | 4.8% | 18.8% | — | 1.8% |
| Middle College High | 1.4 mi | 70 | 42.9% | 79.9% | — | 0.5% |
| King/Drew Medical Magnet High | 1.5 mi | 62 | 24.4% | 57.0% | — | 0.3% |
| Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High | 0.8 mi | 59 | 24.7% | 53.7% | — | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1612 → #1626 → #1519 → #1660 → #1664
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy a good high school?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy has a Scope Score of 30 out of 100, placing it in the 23rd percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,664 statewide. 4.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 11.1 percentage points below the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 18.8% of students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 4.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 14.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 4.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 484 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ranks #1,664 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 23rd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?
45.9% of students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.8%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy scores 30/100 (23rd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 1,159 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy in Los Angeles, 29.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 11.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.2 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 222 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.