James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(08-09)2%
1%
Asian
(08-09)3%
11%
Hispanic
(08-09)54%
49%
Black
(08-09)35%
7%
White
(08-09)5%
28%
Hawaiian
(08-09)1%
1%
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend James A. Wieden High School?
304 students attend James A. Wieden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James A. Wieden High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does James A. Wieden High School offer ?
James A. Wieden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A. Wieden High School part of?
James A. Wieden High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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