The Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a high school in Florence-Graham, California, with a Los Angeles postal address. It is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. It was formerly known as South Region High School No. 2.
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4973 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy's ranking?
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is ranked #4973 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?
511 students attend Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy offer ?
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy part of?
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy located?
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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