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Belmont Senior High School

1575 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Belmont Senior High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 60% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belmont Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#8077 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belmont Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Belmont Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
90%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Belmont Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Belmont Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
93%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belmont Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • Belmont Senior High School is a public high school located at 1575 West 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
  • Belmont High School is the largest public school in the city of Los Angeles and the largest school in California, due to the density of the Westlake district, which it serves. The enrollment was supposed to be split by the yet-to-be-finished Belmont Learning Center. The school colors are green and black and the teams are called the Sentinels.
  • History: Belmont opened in 1923. In the 1990s and 2000s, LAUSD tried to devise plans to relieve Belmont of many of its students. Sometime after 2006, the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex will open and relieve Belmont. Two high schools, Central Los Angeles Area High School 9 and Central Los Angeles High School 11 (Belmont Learning Center), will open in 2008 and relieve Belmont. Central Los Angeles High School 12 will open in 2009 and relieve Belmont. There are plans to reconfigure the existing Belmont High School into a 6-12 school by 2010.
  • Neighborhoods served by Belmont: Much of the school-age population of areas served by Belmont, such as Westlake, must be bussed to schools in the San Fernando Valley, owing to delays in the construction of the Belmont Learning Center (just west of the Harbor Freeway at 1st and Beaudry) and overcrowding at the area's other schools.
  • Other areas served by Belmont include Angelino Heights and Little Tokyo.
  • Feeder patterns: Virgil Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School, Nightingale Middle School, King Middle School, and Berendo Middle School feed into Belmont. Belmont is known for its rivalry with Marshall High School.
  • Notable alumni: Patrick Arguello; Ron Botchan; Richard Crenna; Craig Ellwood; Lemar Fooks; Mike Frankovich; Luis (Lou) Gomez; Young-Oak Kim; Ricardo Montalban; Anthony Quinn; Mort Sahl; Sergia Sanchez; Mike Stoller; Jack Webb; Selwyn Young.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Senior High School's ranking?
Belmont Senior High School is ranked #8077 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Belmont Senior High School often compared to?
Belmont Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Senior High School, Downtown Business High School, Ednovate - East College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Belmont Senior High School is 60%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belmont Senior High School?
567 students attend Belmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Belmont Senior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Belmont Senior High School offer ?
Belmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belmont Senior High School part of?
Belmont Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Belmont Senior High School located?
Belmont Senior High School is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.

School Reviews
5   4/26/2021
This is by far one of the best High Schools I ever attended as a student.
- Posted by Teacher - Mendoza
5   2/21/2019
I WANTS TO GO BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE I HAVE FRIENDS
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alma Ramirez

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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