Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet's student population of 220 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2060 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet's ranking?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is ranked #2060 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet often compared to?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Van Nuys Senior High School, Canoga Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
The graduation rate of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
220 students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet offer ?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet part of?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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