Los Angeles Senior High

4650 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019

978 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Los Angeles Senior High School, located on West Olympic Boulevard, is a historic institution serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Established in 1873, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the city of Los Angeles. Over its long history, the campus has evolved significantly, undergoing major reconstructions—most notably following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake—to become a landmark of the Mid-City community. The school is known for its iconic Romanesque-style architecture, which has made it a recognizable feature of the local landscape for generations of Angelenos.

Today, Los Angeles Senior High functions as a comprehensive public school dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for college and career readiness. The school offers a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic teams that reflect the vibrant culture of the surrounding area. By bridging its deep-rooted historical legacy with modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for its students in the heart of Los Angeles.

978

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Angeles Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	827
Black	83
Asian	31
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
827 (84.6%)
Black
83 (8.5%)
Asian
31 (3.2%)
White
27 (2.8%)
Two or More
9 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)900-2700
Website:	http://lahigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	864
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 211

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 268

Grade 12 247