Serving 368 students in grades 6-12, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's ranking?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is ranked #9378 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
368 students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy offer ?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy located?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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