Overview
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 1,031 students. It is part of the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictAlliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90007
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060217610851
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,031
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)