Linda Esperanza Marquez High School is a public choice high school in Huntington Park, California that is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Marquez High School opened in 2013 as part of LA Unified's $19.5 billion New School Construction and Modernization Program.
Serving 644 students in grades 9-12, Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy ranks in the top 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy's student population of 644 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is 0.04, 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
#4163 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy's ranking?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is ranked #4163 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?
The graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?
644 students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy offer ?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy part of?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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