Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Wish Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wish Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wish Academy High School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wish Academy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wish Academy High School is 0.72, 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
#3622 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
41%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wish Academy High School's ranking?
Wish Academy High School is ranked #3622 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wish Academy High School often compared to?
Wish Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wish Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Wish Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wish Academy High School?
283 students attend Wish Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wish Academy High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wish Academy High School?
Wish Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wish Academy High School offer ?
Wish Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wish Academy High School part of?
Wish Academy High School is part of Wish Academy High School District.
In what neighborhood is Wish Academy High School located?
Wish Academy High School is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Westchester.
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