At a glance
Reported students
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day: 55 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 77
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 55 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, 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 (96.4%) and Black (1.8%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.06 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 0.61 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
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.61
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic96.4%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
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.
Highland Park Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
55 reported students
William J. Johnston Community Day
High · Grades 07–12
57 reported students
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
High · Grades 09–12
51 reported students
Albert Einstein Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High
High · Grades 07–12
61 reported students
Phoenix Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
61 reported students
Public schools near Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Bernstein High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 703 | 0.1 mi |
| STEM Academy at Bernstein High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 599 | 0.1 mi |
| Hollywood Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,025 | 1.5 mi |
| Central City Value High · Charter · Central City Value District | 09–12 | 477 | 2.1 mi |
| Rise Kohyang High High · Charter · Rise Kohyang High District | 09–12 | 470 | 2.1 mi |
| Camino Nuevo High #2 High · Charter · Camino Nuevo High #2 District | 09–12 | 512 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
What grades does Richard A. Alonzo Community Day serve?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day reported 55 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 77 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 55 students and 4.06 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.5% 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day in?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Helen Bernstein High (0.1 mi), STEM Academy at Bernstein High (0.1 mi), Hollywood Senior High (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.