Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center serves 212 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center's student population of 212 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
212 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center is 0.53, 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)
(11-12)≥50%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
12%
12%

Hispanic
66%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
17%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center?
212 students attend Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center?
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center offer ?
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center part of?
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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