Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet's student population of 212 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is 0.10, 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
#2529 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet's ranking?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is ranked #2529 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
The graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
212 students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet offer ?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet part of?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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