At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
25.1:1 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
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.7:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy 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 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.1:1, above 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 (52.4%) and Asian (27.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 0.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.02 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 0.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic52.4%
- Black12.2%
- Asian27.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
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
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
High · Grades 09–12
457 reported students
Horace Mann UCLA Community
High · Grades 06–12
440 reported students
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
High · Grades 09–12
438 reported students
Ambassador-Global Leadership
High · Grades 06–12
472 reported students
Los Angeles High School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
431 reported students
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan M. Issacs Avalon High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 48 | 1.3 mi |
| William J. Johnston Community Day High · Los Angeles Unified | 07–12 | 57 | 1.5 mi |
| Phineas Banning Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,422 | 1.5 mi |
| George S. Patton Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 37 | 1.9 mi |
| Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,549 | 2 mi |
| Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 296 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
What grades does Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy serve?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
The calculated ratio is 25.1:1, based on 452 students and 18.02 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 Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy 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 Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.5% 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 Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy in?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy 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 Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dan M. Issacs Avalon High (1.3 mi), William J. Johnston Community Day (1.5 mi), Phineas Banning Senior High (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.