WISH Academy High in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

283

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.37

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

283

WISH Academy High: 283 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

17.3:1 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: 255
Teachers (FTE): 20
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about WISH Academy High

WISH Academy High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to WISH Academy High District. NCES reports 283 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to 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 Black (41.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.4%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.7%. 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. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking WISH Academy High

1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.37 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.6%
Students with disabilities: 26.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White13.1%
Hispanic30.4%
Black41.3%
Asian5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial8.5%

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

7 distinct courses 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.

Public schools near WISH Academy 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
WESM Health/Sports Medicine High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	589	under 0.1 mi
El Segundo High High · El Segundo Unified	09–12	1,232	2.5 mi
Arena High (Continuation) High · El Segundo Unified	09–12	32	2.5 mi
Phoenix Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	61	2.7 mi
Venice Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	2,293	2.8 mi
James J. McBride Special Education Center High · Los Angeles Unified	06–12	124	2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about WISH Academy High

What grades does WISH Academy High serve?

WISH Academy High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in WISH Academy High District.

How many students attend WISH Academy High?

WISH Academy High reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at WISH Academy High?

The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 283 students and 16.37 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 WISH Academy High a public, charter, or magnet school?

WISH Academy High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of WISH Academy High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32.5% 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 WISH Academy High in?

WISH Academy High is part of WISH Academy High District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near WISH Academy High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WESM Health/Sports Medicine (under 0.1 mi), El Segundo High (2.5 mi), Arena High (Continuation) (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.