Serving 28 students in grades 8-12, Johanna Boss High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johanna Boss High School's student population of 28 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johanna Boss High School 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)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Johanna Boss High School?
28 students attend Johanna Boss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Johanna Boss High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johanna Boss High School?
Johanna Boss High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Johanna Boss High School offer ?
Johanna Boss High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Johanna Boss High School part of?
Johanna Boss High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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