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WISH Academy High

7400 West Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

About WISH Academy High

WISH Academy High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 220 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 12:1, which means that each student gets more individual attention. WISH Academy High focuses on personalized learning and has programs that help students get back on track academically, get ready for college, and explore different career options. WISH Academy High has a 29% math proficiency and a 68% reading proficiency, which means that the school does better in English Language Arts than in math. Students at WISH Academy High can get help with preparing for the SAT and other standardized tests. The school also helps students with their social and emotional growth and their plans for after high school. For families exploring strong early education options in the region, WISH Academy High complements programs like best high school in California. In general, the school provides a focused environment for students who need extra help and want to do better in school.

WISH Academy High Contact Information

Address

7400 West Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Phone

(310) 743-6990

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 68% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
264
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3277 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WISH Academy High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.94%
Asian 6.44%
Hispanic 26.52%
Black 40.91%
Two+ Races 6.44%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
18.94%
Asian
6.44%
Hispanic
26.52%
Black
40.91%
Two+ Races
6.44%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 264
40.15%
106 Female
59.47%
157 Male

Student Population

264 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

132 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

WISH Academy High School in Los Angeles recently held a campus showcase to celebrate the achievements of its students in academics, leadership, and community service. The event focused on students' creativity, and growth, which showed how much the school cares about getting students ready for college, jobs, and being active in their communities.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of after-school activities does WISH Academy High offer?

Ans. The school has clubs for the arts, technology, and community service, which give students chances to do things outside of school.

Q2. Does WISH Academy High help students apply to college?

Ans. Yes, the school has guidance counselors and workshops to help students get ready for college and think about their career options.

Q3. Are there programs for students who need to catch up on their work or get credit back?

Ans. WISH Academy High has special programs to help students get their credits back and make personalized learning plans for those who need extra help.

Q4. Does the school offer any online or mixed learning options?

Ans. Yes, the school offers blended learning, which is a mix of in-person and online classes that lets students learn at their own pace.

Q5. Are there ways to get ready for standardized tests?

Ans. WISH Academy High offers SAT prep classes and help with taking the test to help students do better on college entrance exams.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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