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Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet vs. John H. Francis Polytechnic

Should you attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet or John H. Francis Polytechnic? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
John H. Francis Polytechnic
12431 Roscoe Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,215 students in grades 9-12, John H. Francis Polytechnic ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
206 students
2,215 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John H. Francis Polytechnic over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John H. Francis Polytechnic.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
114 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John H. Francis Polytechnic over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John H. Francis Polytechnic with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#3531 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4689 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John H. Francis Polytechnic, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John H. Francis Polytechnic who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John H. Francis Polytechnic who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
90%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John H. Francis Polytechnic with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of John H. Francis Polytechnic by grade.
Grade 9 Students
51
610
Grade 10 Students
66
556
Grade 11 Students
44
550
Grade 12 Students
45
499

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1988-89 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John H. Francis Polytechnic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.15
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John H. Francis Polytechnic, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John H. Francis Polytechnic, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John H. Francis Polytechnic, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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