Serving 166 students in grades 12, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center's student population of 166 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is 0.58, which is less 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)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center often compared to?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
The graduation rate of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
166 students attend Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center offer ?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center part of?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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