Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, John Swett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Swett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Swett High School's student population of 375 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Swett High School is 0.77, which is more 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)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 schools are John Swett High School often compared to?
John Swett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alhambra Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Swett High School?
The graduation rate of John Swett High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Swett High School?
375 students attend John Swett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John Swett High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Swett High School?
John Swett High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Swett High School offer ?
John Swett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Swett High School part of?
John Swett High School is part of John Swett Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
JSHS Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School!!
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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