Walter J. Katnich Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (17-18)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
School Motto
The role for Henderson School is to assist students in their progress towards responsibility as it relates to academic achievement and personal development.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)58%
54%
Black
(17-18)42%
6%
White
(17-18)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter J. Katnich Community Day?
7 students attend Walter J. Katnich Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walter J. Katnich Community Day students are Hispanic, and 42% of students are Black.
What grades does Walter J. Katnich Community Day offer ?
Walter J. Katnich Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Walter J. Katnich Community Day part of?
Walter J. Katnich Community Day is part of Lodi Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Summer Break
July 10, 2026 (Friday)
Summer Break
July 13, 2026 (Monday)
Summer Break
July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Summer Break
July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
Summer Break
July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
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