Helen Bernstein High School

About Helen Bernstein High School

Helen Bernstein High School is a public school located in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is named after the late Helen Bernstein, a longtime teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement and honors classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service opportunities.
Helen Bernstein High School is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The school strives to create an environment that is both challenging and supportive. The school has a strong commitment to preparing its students for college and career success.
Helen Bernstein High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a high-quality education in a diverse and supportive environment.

Address:	1309 N. Wilton Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone:	(323) 817-6400
Site:	hbdragons.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	690 students

Overview Helen Bernstein High School

Helen Bernstein High School serves 690 students in grades 9-12.
Helen Bernstein High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Helen Bernstein High School

Helen Bernstein High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Helen Bernstein High School is 0.21, 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.