Garey High School vs. Bell Gardens High School
Should I attend Garey High School or Bell Gardens High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Garey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,691 students in grades 9-12, Garey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,427 students in grades 9-12, Bell Gardens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,691 students
2,427 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#2057 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
56%
Graduation Rate
88%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
419
609
Grade 10 Students
428
626
Grade 11 Students
388
615
Grade 12 Students
456
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
95%
99%
% Black
1%
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% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
