Manual Arts Senior High

4131 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

1,001 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manual Arts Senior High, located in the South Los Angeles area on South Vermont Avenue, is a long-standing institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). With a deep-rooted history in the community, the school serves a predominantly urban population and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing core academic standards alongside various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the LAUSD network, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. The campus functions as a community hub, offering resources and programs aimed at fostering academic growth, personal development, and college readiness. By leveraging its location in the heart of Los Angeles, Manual Arts Senior High strives to empower its students with the skills and support necessary to overcome systemic challenges and achieve their long-term goals.

1,001

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manual Arts Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	835
Black	131
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
835 (83.4%)
Black
131 (13.1%)
Two or More
18 (1.8%)
White
11 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
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)846-7300
Website:	http://manualartshs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	945
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 218

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 229

Grade 12 258