Serving 732 students in grades 6-12, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Through a highly rigorous college preparatory curriculum, the
Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for
STEM(GALA) provides girls with a clear pathway to college in
the fields of science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM). As of its 9th year, GALA has a 100% graduation rate
and girls graduate from GALA with a strong, confident, and
independent voice, with collaborative and compassionate leadership
skills, and with a sense of self and community.
What is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem's ranking?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is ranked #650 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem often compared to?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
The graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
732 students attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem offer ?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem part of?
In what neighborhood is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem located?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is New Designs Charter (0.3 miles away)
I could not have imagined what a special school GALA would be.Our daughter is, simply put, thriving at GALA because of the engaging teaching staff, the tireless dedication of the leadership to the GALA mission and the culture.GALA is a place where young women's education, talents and future are respected, nurtured and encouraged... so each one, no matter what their educational or social background can each their potential. My daughter loves GALA and has truly found her home.
- Posted by Parent - GALA DAD!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
