At a glance
Reported students
231
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Tri-C Community Day: 231 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
14:1 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
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Tri-C Community Day
Tri-C 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 231 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 (89.2%) and Black (7.8%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. 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, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tri-C Community Day
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.54 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 0.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.34
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic89.2%
- Black7.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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
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.
Central High
High · Grades 09–12
242 reported students
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
Eastside High
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
High · Grades 09–12
205 reported students
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3
High · Grades 09–12
263 reported students
Public schools near Tri-C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 242 | under 0.1 mi |
| Santee Education Complex High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,582 | 0.6 mi |
| Frida Kahlo High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 92 | 0.6 mi |
| Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 272 | 0.9 mi |
| Orthopaedic Hospital High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 653 | 1 mi |
| Metropolitan Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 62 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tri-C Community Day
What grades does Tri-C Community Day serve?
Tri-C 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 Tri-C Community Day?
Tri-C Community Day reported 231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 229 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tri-C Community Day?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 231 students and 16.54 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 Tri-C Community Day a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tri-C 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 Tri-C Community Day students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tri-C Community Day in?
Tri-C 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 Tri-C Community Day?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central High (under 0.1 mi), Santee Education Complex (0.6 mi), Frida Kahlo High (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.