Original Research by School Decision on Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is a specialized, non-charter school serving only high school students, grades nine through twelve, within Los Angeles Unified School District. All of its students are in grade twelve; the school serves a small enrollment.
This is a special education school, which means it serves students with disabilities and Individualized Education Programs. State testing data for this school was not available; special education schools may serve student populations for whom standard state assessments are not applicable or appropriate, and California does not report proficiency results when assessment participation is too low to yield valid numbers. Without state test results, the school's academic performance cannot be characterized against state benchmarks.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with the majority of enrolled students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting high economic need. The school does not report separate figures for students with IEPs or English learners; these are likely either the entire enrollment or built into the school's design as a special education facility.
No graduation rate is available for this entity in the data provided. Given the special education designation and grade-twelve-only enrollment, a parent may want to contact the school directly to understand how completion and post-secondary transition are measured and supported.
The school is located in the 90022 zip code on Los Angeles' east side. The Los Angeles area housing market shows median home values moderately above the national average, though rentals in the area represent a substantial share of household income. The neighborhood is part of Los Angeles' sprawling, polycentric urban form, with access to Metro transit options across the city.
Los Angeles Unified, the parent district, recently implemented a district-wide cellphone ban affecting all students during the school day, including storage via lockable pouches at most middle and high schools. The district also approved Measure US, a major school facilities bond that will fund repairs and upgrades of aging buildings and will raise property taxes on households over the repayment period. Additionally, the Black Student Achievement Plan funds culturally responsive curriculum and support staff at designated schools with attention to student background and need.
A parent considering this school should seek direct contact with the school to understand its curriculum, therapeutic and counseling supports, transition planning for post-secondary life, and how outcomes are measured for its student population, since standard academic metrics do not apply here.
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