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James A. Garfield Senior High

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James A. Garfield Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 2,247 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

James A. Garfield Senior High consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics, with 62.48% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 93.9% to 96.1% in recent years, and has seen a decline in dropout rates from 4.4% to 1.6%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income student populations, who perform better than their counterparts in the district and state. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 10.8% and 31.6% in recent years.

While James A. Garfield Senior High outperforms nearby Los Angeles Unified School District schools, such as Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center and Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy School of Technical Business and Educational, the nearby Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep charter school has consistently outperformed James A. Garfield Senior High in academic performance and graduation rates, suggesting that the school's innovative approach and targeted resources may be contributing to its success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5101 East Sixth St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90022-3209

(323) 981-5500

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
697th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,376 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  2,223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.0%
White:
0.9%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Compare Details James A. Garfield Senior High ranks better than 70% of high schools in California. It also ranks 28th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James A. Garfield Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98%), White (0.9%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James A. Garfield Senior High is 17.5, which is the 81st best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James A. Garfield Senior High is $9,376. 157 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James A. Garfield Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks James A. Garfield Senior High 697th of 2323 California public high schools. (See James A. Garfield Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James A. Garfield Senior High

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Rank History for all students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.74 1200th 1653 27.4%
2005 21.58 1338th 1901 29.6%
2006 19.18 1466th 1968 25.5%
2007 21.35 1453rd 2063 29.6%
2008 21.72 1472nd 2117 30.5%
2009 22.12 1739th 2238 22.3%
2010 23.73 1473rd 2281 35.4%
2011 31.56 1266th 2367 46.5%
2012 36.36 1144th 2354 51.4%
2013 41.26 1028th 2426 57.6%
2015 58.43 781st 1994 60.8%
2016 61.88 742nd 2039 63.6%
2017 70.43 591st 2021 70.8%
2018 78.23 437th 2017 78.3%
2019 50.19 974th 2133 54.3%
2021 61.64 448th 1290 65.3%
2022 56.47 791st 2123 62.7%
2023 55.71 739th 2348 68.5%
2024 56.98 697th 2323 70.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 524th 938 44.1%
2019 75.90 91st 941 90.3%
2021 31.21 329th 467 29.6%
2022 53.20 284th 1044 72.8%
2023 23.56 1149th 1323 13.2%
2024 34.26 661st 1350 51.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.34 449th 1547 71.0%
2024 49.42 513th 1534 66.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 206th 1862 88.9%
2019 58.13 726th 1937 62.5%
2021 72.55 260th 1126 76.9%
2022 67.65 486th 1943 75.0%
2023 64.42 536th 2247 76.1%
2024 66.98 470th 2235 79.0%
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Rank History for Female students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.12 416th 1760 76.4%
2019 50.35 840th 1833 54.2%
2021 62.86 360th 1054 65.8%
2022 54.96 719th 1858 61.3%
2023 55.79 691st 2118 67.4%
2024 54.41 717th 2098 65.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 270th 1052 74.3%
2019 37.69 593rd 1117 46.9%
2021 45.00 243rd 555 56.2%
2022 55.27 338th 1161 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.21 452nd 1834 75.4%
2019 46.20 952nd 1880 49.4%
2021 51.50 494th 1122 56.0%
2022 54.02 761st 1916 60.3%
2023 53.81 727th 2207 67.1%
2024 56.55 661st 2172 69.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James A. Garfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 177th 1742 89.8%
2019 58.98 664th 1814 63.4%
2022 69.89 435th 1861 76.6%
2023 67.07 468th 2142 78.2%
2024 69.28 405th 2125 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James A. Garfield Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 47 7 52 3396 2 n/a n/a 0 3504
1989 52 4 52 3411 0 n/a n/a 0 3519
1990 39 5 47 3501 0 n/a n/a 0 3592
1991 21 10 31 3588 3 n/a n/a 0 3653
1992 17 11 28 3816 2 n/a n/a 0 3874
1993 21 10 33 3845 2 n/a n/a 0 3911
1994 25 8 32 3806 1 n/a n/a 0 3872
1995 15 16 26 4668 3 n/a n/a 0 4728
1996 15 16 26 4668 3 n/a n/a 0 4728
1997 12 12 28 4734 2 n/a n/a 0 4788
1998 16 10 29 4634 2 n/a n/a 0 4691
1999 12 15 28 4399 5 n/a n/a 0 4459
2000 14 13 25 4406 4 n/a n/a 0 4462
2001 12 17 28 4269 3 n/a n/a 0 4329
2002 11 5 21 4459 2 n/a n/a 0 4498
2003 11 5 21 4459 2 n/a n/a 0 4498
2004 13 17 18 4792 4 n/a n/a 0 4844
2005 15 15 14 4954 7 n/a n/a 0 5005
2006 13 10 11 4790 6 n/a n/a 0 4830
2007 8 13 13 4524 3 n/a n/a 8 4569
2008 12 10 10 4561 2 n/a n/a 0 4595
2009 11 11 13 4607 4 0 11 0 4657
2010 12 8 8 4232 8 1 2 0 4271
2011 8 4 8 2886 3 1 2 0 2912
2012 11 13 4 2501 4 2 0 0 2535
2013 11 14 4 2432 5 2 0 0 2468
2014 11 15 4 2403 4 1 0 0 2438
2015 14 20 4 2494 3 1 2 0 2538
2016 9 15 8 2486 1 1 5 0 2525
2017 11 9 7 2500 2 1 1 0 2531
2018 12 12 9 2494 3 0 1 0 2531
2019 9 10 10 2537 3 0 0 0 2569
2020 9 14 6 2496 3 0 2 0 2530
2021 10 14 8 2468 1 0 2 0 2503
2022 10 13 6 2311 1 0 2 0 2343
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2247 2247
2024 21 11 5 2178 1 1 6 0 2223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James A. Garfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3504 144.6 24.2 n/a
1989 3519 147.3 23.8 n/a
1990 3592 151.9 23.6 n/a
1991 3653 153.4 23.8 n/a
1992 3874 155.9 24.8 57.2
1993 3911 152.9 25.6 76.9
1994 3872 154.6 25.0 77.1
1995 4728 181.3 26.1 87.4
1996 4728 181.3 26.1 87.4
1997 4788 193.3 24.8 79.9
1998 4691 194.1 24.2 77.2
1999 4459 192.7 23.1 78.2
2000 4462 193.0 23.1 78.5
2001 4329 191.9 22.6 64.2
2002 4498 191.1 23.5 84
2003 4498 191.1 23.5 84
2004 4844 199.1 24.3 76.3
2005 5005 201.2 24.9 70.7
2006 4830 211.0 22.9 85.6
2007 4569 210.7 21.7 87.4
2008 4595 250.0 18.4 87.5
2009 4657 212.3 18.9 86.6
2010 4271 200.3 21.3 88.5
2011 2912 n/a n/a 90
2012 2535 129.8 19.5 n/a
2013 2468 109.9 22.4 41.2
2014 2438 96.9 25.1 84.8
2015 2538 101.0 25.1 94.4
2016 2525 100.0 25.2 88.2
2017 2531 100.5 25.1 88.7
2018 2531 108.3 23.3 92.6
2019 2569 104.3 24.6 91.7
2020 2530 n/a n/a 95
2021 2503 110.8 22.5 95.5
2022 2343 117.5 19.9 95.6
2023 2247 128.3 17.5 95.5
2024 2223 127.0 17.5 94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James A. Garfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3504 144.6 24.2 n/a
1989 3519 147.3 23.8 n/a
1990 3592 151.9 23.6 n/a
1991 3653 153.4 23.8 n/a
1992 3874 155.9 24.8 57.2
1993 3911 152.9 25.6 76.9
1994 3872 154.6 25.0 77.1
1995 4728 181.3 26.1 87.4
1996 4728 181.3 26.1 87.4
1997 4788 193.3 24.8 79.9
1998 4691 194.1 24.2 77.2
1999 4459 192.7 23.1 78.2
2000 4462 193.0 23.1 78.5
2001 4329 191.9 22.6 64.2
2002 4498 191.1 23.5 84
2003 4498 191.1 23.5 84
2004 4844 199.1 24.3 76.3
2005 5005 201.2 24.9 70.7
2006 4830 211.0 22.9 85.6
2007 4569 210.7 21.7 87.4
2008 4595 250.0 18.4 87.5
2009 4657 212.3 18.9 86.6
2010 4271 200.3 21.3 88.5
2011 2912 n/a n/a 90
2012 2535 129.8 19.5 n/a
2013 2468 109.9 22.4 41.2
2014 2438 96.9 25.1 84.8
2015 2538 101.0 25.1 94.4
2016 2525 100.0 25.2 88.2
2017 2531 100.5 25.1 88.7
2018 2531 108.3 23.3 92.6
2019 2569 104.3 24.6 91.7
2020 2530 n/a n/a 95
2021 2503 110.8 22.5 95.5
2022 2343 117.5 19.9 95.6
2023 2247 128.3 17.5 95.5
2024 2223 127.0 17.5 94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James A. Garfield Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,376

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James A. Garfield Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 974th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 739th of 2348 High schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James A. Garfield Senior High)69.167.4
 1.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (James A. Garfield Senior High)33.626.6
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (James A. Garfield Senior High)16.718.6
 1.9%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (James A. Garfield Senior High)5.40
 5.4%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students25692247
 12.5%
African American100
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian100
 100%
Hispanic25370
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White90
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%95.5%
 3.8%

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Students at James A. Garfield Senior High are 98% Hispanic.

James A. Garfield Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Amanecer Primary Center
Elementary : Belvedere Elementary
Elementary : Brooklyn Avenue
Elementary : Eastman Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Evergreen Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Ford Boulevard Elementary
Elementary : Fourth Street Elementary
Elementary : Fourth Street Primary Center
Elementary : Humphreys Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Marianna Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Elementary : Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : Robert Hill Lane Elementary
Elementary : Rowan Avenue Elementary
Elementary : William R. Anton Elementary
Middle : Belvedere Middle
Middle : Griffith Middle

James A. Garfield Senior High ranks 697th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,223 students attended James A. Garfield Senior High.


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