Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 407 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2192 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #2192 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like White Point Elementary School, Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet, Taper Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts?
407 students attend South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts part of?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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