West Adams Preparatory High School

West Adams Preparatory High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1500 W Washington Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.5
3.0
1,117 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Erica Nava
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
480
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
31.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.4%
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
144:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
92.6%
Black
5.3%
White
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 233 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 158 Students
California State University - Northridge 154 Students
University of Southern California 143 Students
University of California - Irvine 140 Students
University of California - Berkeley 130 Students
California State University - Long Beach 107 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 99 Students
University of California - Davis 91 Students
University of California - San Diego 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 62 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Biology 48 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Architecture 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 153 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/7/2025
Overall my experience was pleasant not extraordinary but also not terrible, I was in the police academy magnet they offered and learned quite a lot of discipline and respect. Although I found it hard to fit in at first I was easily adjusted and welcomed with open arms
3.0 Senior
6/13/2022
West Adams was very different from my old school in good and bad ways. Teachers are very kind and supportive but allow their students to rely on them to much which is not a good quality in my opinion. Somethings were ran in an way too.
3.0 Senior
2/17/2021
What I like about West Adams is it's community, is very helpful and friendly. I would like to see that West Adams have more interest in what kind of teachers students have. To be sure if they are fully prepared to teach certain classes. My experience as a student there is not the best but I will like others to a better experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/21/2016
5 starts plus definitely my daughter will come in a year to West Adams
5.0 other
6/24/2015
I know a few friends who have been very successful at UCLA after attending this school. It's understandable that the test scores from many students aren't that high, but if the kid is willing to do the work, s/he will succeed regardless of the high school.
1.0 other
10/17/2014
This school causes nonstop problems. It creates parking problems on the residential street behind it, especially during its overly noisy football games. The problems are so severe that they are actually creating a fire hazard. Cars are parked in emergency fire lanes and in front of all of the fire h...
1.0 other
8/29/2014
This school has the worst academic program. I know of two students who graduated with a GPA of 3.5 that don't know the multiplication chart from 1-10 and write a complete sentence.

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West Adams Preparatory High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Los Angeles, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,117 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. West Adams Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $962,903. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joseph Pomeroy Widney High School, Orthopaedic Hospital, Santee Education Complex, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Adams Preparatory High School.

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