Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Tel:
(323)568-8400
- Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day serves 87 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day's student population of 87 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2742 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 25% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤10% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 49% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edwin Markham Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edwin Markham Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Edwin Markham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 762 students
0.2 miles
1650 E. 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)568-5500 0.2 6-8 762 - Los Angeles Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 503 students
0.3 miles
10720 S. Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323)744-2122 0.3 9-12 503 - Los Angeles Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 452 students
0.3 miles
9719 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323)451-3009 0.3 6-8 452 - Los Angeles Compton Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 354 students
0.3 miles
1515 E. 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)564-5767 0.3 K-5 354 - Los Angeles Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
0.3 miles
1630 E. 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323)564-2545 0.3 K-5 602
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