2026 data report
Los Angeles County schools
Three years of CDE SARC data for the 2,202 public schools in Los Angeles County, CA — recovery trends, biggest movers, and teacher staffing.
From CDE SARC, cycles 22-23, 23-24, 24-25. Last refreshed 2026-05-15.
Public schools
2,202
Students enrolled
1,268,112
Median fit (default)
5.4
Statewide rank
#10 of 49
Biggest movers in Los Angeles County
Top 8 schools by default-fit-score change, 23/24 → 24/25. Schools with fewer than 100 enrolled students excluded.
- 1Environmental Charter High - Gardena+3.2
- 2Citizens of the World Charter School East Valley+3.1
- 3Palmdale Academy Charter+1.8
- 4Bridges Preparatory Academy+1.7
- 5Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities (World Languages and Cultures)+1.4
- 6Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy+1.4
- 7Opal Robinson Elementary+1.3
- 8Carver Elementary+1.3
Recovery in Los Angeles County
County medians (plum) overlaid on statewide medians (dashed grey), 22/23 → 24/25.
Math proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Reading proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Science proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Chronic absenteeism rate (%)
Suspension rate (%)
Fully credentialed teachers (%)
Average class size
Teacher pay share of total compensation (%)
4-year graduation rate (%)
Teacher staffing in Los Angeles County
Fully credentialed (%)
85.0%
Statewide avg: 76.0%
Teacher pay share (%)
27.2%
Share of total compensation going to teacher salaries