Harris Newmark Continuation
Tel:
(213) 241-4480
- Harris Newmark Continuation serves 175 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harris Newmark Continuation placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Harris Newmark Continuation 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 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harris Newmark Continuation's student population of 175 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 175 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harris Newmark Continuation is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Harris Newmark Continuation is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8026 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 15-19% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harris Newmark Continuation is Belmont Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sal Castro Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Belmont Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 973 students
0.1 miles
1575 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4300 0.1 9-12 973 - Los Angeles Sal Castro Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 334 students
0.1 miles
1575 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4416 0.1 6-8 334 - Los Angeles Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 335 students
0.2 miles
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-8533 0.2 9-12 335 - Los Angeles Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community Grades: 9-12 | 451 students
0.3 miles
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3815 0.3 9-12 451 - Los Angeles Contreras Learning Center-los Angeles School Of Global Studies Grades: 9-12 | 347 students
0.3 miles
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3850 0.3 9-12 347
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