Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, John R. Wooden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R. Wooden High School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John R. Wooden High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R. Wooden High School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R. Wooden High School's ranking?
John R. Wooden High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John R. Wooden High School?
The graduation rate of John R. Wooden High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John R. Wooden High School?
102 students attend John R. Wooden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John R. Wooden High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R. Wooden High School?
John R. Wooden High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John R. Wooden High School offer ?
John R. Wooden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John R. Wooden High School part of?
John R. Wooden High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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