Serving 2,343 students in grades 9-12, James A. Garfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Garfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James A. Garfield Senior High School's student population of 2,343 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A. Garfield Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Garfield Senior High School is 0.02, 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
#1505 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 James A. Garfield Senior High School's ranking?
James A. Garfield Senior High School is ranked #1505 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James A. Garfield Senior High School often compared to?
James A. Garfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James A. Garfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of James A. Garfield Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend James A. Garfield Senior High School?
2,343 students attend James A. Garfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of James A. Garfield Senior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Senior High School?
James A. Garfield Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield Senior High School offer ?
James A. Garfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A. Garfield Senior High School part of?
James A. Garfield Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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