Alain Leroy Locke College Prep Academy

Alain Leroy Locke College Prep Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
325 E 111th St,  Los Angeles, CA
3.7
4.2
1,287 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peggy Gutierrez
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
68%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
16
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
0.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
57%
Female
43%
Hispanic
76.5%
Black
21%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 175 Students
University of California - Irvine 130 Students
California State University - Northridge 124 Students
California State University - Long Beach 118 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 109 Students
University of California - Berkeley 93 Students
University of Southern California 89 Students
University of California - San Diego 77 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 77 Students
San Francisco State University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 62 Students
Business 52 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Sociology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 76 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/13/2024
I would like to see future generations of students have more resources and a safe environment to combat gangs and for children to become more involved in their community and school.
4.0 Senior
1/29/2021
It's a good school, though it could have improvements with classrooms and organization. But overall it's a good school.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2020
ehhh it's alright. It really isn't as bad as people say it is. They are just very strict on uniform and dress policies.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 other
11/26/2023
Bueno cuando yo asisti era bien bueno solo q avian profesores rasistas contra los latinos yo por ejempolo aya por los año 94 tuve un maestro q me descrimino mucho por no aver nacidon USA
4.0 student
5/17/2020
This is a great school And we have the best teachers&staff out there.
5.0 student
4/24/2014
This school has gone through drastic changes in order to experience the success that it is currently witnessing. The college going atmosphere is definitely felt once you enter the campus and the environment is welcoming which is a huge change considering the previous atmosphere created when LAUSD ra...
5.0 other
12/31/2013
The school is great. The teachers do care about their students' education. I am lucky that I went to this school, because its teachers gave me a much higher level of education that I never I obtained before in other schools. Students that try their best in this school have a really high chance of be...

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Alain Leroy Locke College Prep Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 325 E 111th St in Los Angeles, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,287 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Alain Leroy Locke College Prep Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 68%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $637,819. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy, New Designs Charter School-Watts, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alain Leroy Locke College Prep Academy.

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