Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 1,139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 1,139 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts 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 Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts is 0.50, 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
#6168 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #6168 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown Business High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts?
1,139 students attend Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts located?
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts is located in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown Los Angeles.
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