Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day's student population of 47 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day?
The graduation rate of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day?
47 students attend Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day?
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day offer ?
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day part of?
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day located?
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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