At a glance
Reported students
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High: 48 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wilmington. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 48 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.6%) and White (4.2%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic89.6%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albert Einstein Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
Moneta Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
High · Grades 09–12
51 reported students
Whitman Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
45 reported students
Henry David Thoreau Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
44 reported students
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
43 reported students
Public schools near Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phineas Banning Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,422 | 0.2 mi |
| Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 452 | 1.3 mi |
| Eagle Tree Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 18 | 2.1 mi |
| Carson Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,407 | 2.2 mi |
| Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 474 | 2.2 mi |
| Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 438 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
What grades does Dan M. Issacs Avalon High serve?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High reported 48 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 48 students and 3.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dan M. Issacs Avalon High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High in?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Phineas Banning Senior High (0.2 mi), Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy (1.3 mi), Eagle Tree Continuation (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.