Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center serves 142 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center's student population of 142 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Rigorous Life Skills Instruction for All
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center often compared to?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Berenece Carlson Home Hospital, Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center?
142 students attend Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center offer ?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center part of?
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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