James Logan High School vs. American High School
Should I attend James Logan High School or American 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
School
Top Rankings
James Logan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
American High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 3,424 students in grades 9-12, James Logan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,522 students in grades 9-12, American High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,424 students
2,522 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#57 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
90%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
885
658
Grade 10 Students
838
602
Grade 11 Students
857
642
Grade 12 Students
844
620
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
74%
% Hispanic
36%
10%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
6%
9%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%