Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 784 public schools serving 418,497 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #956 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
311 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22,565 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
306,177 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
29,849 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
41,785 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
783 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17,014 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
44,597
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
30,534
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32,112
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32,153
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
33,155
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
33,667
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
29,123
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
29,317
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
29,778
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
31,348
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,139
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
30,441
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,133
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District manages 784 public schools serving 418,497 students.
What is the rank of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District is ranked #956 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles Unified School District?
73% of Los Angeles Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Angeles Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 784 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 418,497 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
