William J. Johnston Community Day

2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, William J. Johnston Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William J. Johnston Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

William J. Johnston Community Day's student population of 66 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

William J. Johnston Community Day ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J. Johnston Community Day is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
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<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
59%
56%
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Black
26%
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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≤10%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William J. Johnston Community Day's ranking?
William J. Johnston Community Day is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William J. Johnston Community Day?
The graduation rate of William J. Johnston Community Day is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend William J. Johnston Community Day?
66 students attend William J. Johnston Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William J. Johnston Community Day students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J. Johnston Community Day?
William J. Johnston Community Day has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William J. Johnston Community Day offer ?
William J. Johnston Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is William J. Johnston Community Day part of?
William J. Johnston Community Day is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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