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School Comparison

High Tech LA
vs.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

High Tech LA
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
  • Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech LA (587:1 vs. 332:1).
  • Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech LA (132 vs. 24).
  • Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher sat/act participation than High Tech LA (70 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech LA (132 vs. 24).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

High Tech LA reported a higher graduating cohort than Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 (88 vs. 37).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher sat/act participation than High Tech LA (70 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

High Tech LA reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 (5 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech LA (587:1 vs. 332:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

3 metrics were reported by Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12. Comparable data for High Tech LA is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
47
Gifted & talented
78

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
High Tech LA
$16,863.51
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
$22,606.43
Local revenue share
High Tech LA
31.6%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
26.2%
State revenue share
High Tech LA
57.7%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
55%
Federal revenue share
High Tech LA
10.7%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
High Tech LA
6.7%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.