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Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology posts 52% meeting the standard; 25.5% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
211 South Avenue 20, 90031 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·239 students·95% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 352-3206·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
56
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #479 statewide · #55 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High scores 56 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 78th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “52% proficient” and call it done. Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 72.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
72.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology's most underrated number
72.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology low-income: 72.3%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
25.5%
State 15.8%
9.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
51.9%
State 35.7%
16.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
29.1%
State 30.2%
1.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.4%
State 3.6%
2.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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56/100
This school
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Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 66
Downtown Business High
Los Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi
Solid
68/100
Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos
Los Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi
Solid
66/100
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi
Solid
62/100
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
Hispanic95.4%
White0.4%
Asian1.3%
Black1.7%
Other1.3%
GenderFemale 46.4%Male 53.6%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 95.4% (32pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
239
1,211 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
7 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 Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High in Los Angeles, 72.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 31.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (34.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (72.5% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 47 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income47 tested
ELA 72.3%·Math 34.0%· +31.4pp vs district
Hispanic51 tested
ELA 72.5%·Math 29.4%· +31.5pp 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
$63K
$22K below CA median
Median Home Value
$782K
$123K above CA median
Bachelor's+
24%
11pp 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
8.9 years avg experience
21 teachers
Teacher Credentials
84% fully credentialed
8.3% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
14 AP courses
36 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%
25.5%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 60th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
51.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 62th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
29.1%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 51th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.4%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 53 | 36% | 38% | 11% | 15% | 74% | +26 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 53 | 15% | 15% | 49% | 21% | 30% | +7 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 57 | 11% | 28% | 60% | 2% |
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 | 47 | 72.3% | +31 | +34 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 51 | 72.5% | +32 | +34 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High ← | — | 56 | 25.5% | 51.9% | — | 1.4% |
| Downtown Business High | 2.1 mi | 68 | 43.7% | 71.9% | — | 0.3% |
| Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos | 2.3 mi | 66 | 31.7% | 63.4% | — | 0.7% |
| Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High | 1.4 mi | 62 | 28.8% | 59.3% | — | 0.2% |
| 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 #1118 → #867 → #1325 → #911 → #479
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High a good high school?
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High has a Scope Score of 56 out of 100, placing it in the 78th percentile of California high schools and ranked #479 statewide. 25.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 9.6 percentage points above 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 Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 51.9% of students at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 25.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 25.5% 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. 106 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High rank in California?
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High ranks #479 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 78th 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 Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High?
29.1% of students at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.4%, 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 Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High scores 56/100 (78th 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 239 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High in Los Angeles, 72.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 31.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (34.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (72.5% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 47 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.