John R. Wooden High School serves 98 students in grades 9-12.
John R. Wooden High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R. Wooden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John R. Wooden High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
John R. Wooden High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
88%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
8%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
11-19%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R. Wooden High School's ranking?
John R. Wooden High School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John R. Wooden High School?
The graduation rate of John R. Wooden High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John R. Wooden High School?
98 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 14:1, 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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