Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Summary:

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is a public high school located in Temple City, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 44 students. This small school is part of the Temple City Unified School District, which is ranked 219 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of California high schools with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages, and it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 56.8% to 82.9% over the past several years. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 66.7% and 93.3%, while the dropout rate has ranged from 0% to 16.7%, indicating instability in student outcomes. Over half of the school's students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby high schools like Gabrielino High, Arcadia High, and San Marino High, Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center significantly underperforms across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. These nearby schools have much higher performance and student outcomes, suggesting that Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education and supporting student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780-3736

(626) 548-5113

District: Temple City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1778^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,097

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.1%

Asian:

32.4%

White:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center ranks worse than 76.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), Asian (32.4%), White (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center employs 3.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is $18,097.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center 1778^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Temple City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Temple City Unified 219^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	27.25	1004^th	1653	39.3%
2005	17.03	1498^th	1901	21.2%
2006	20.82	1386^th	1968	29.6%
2007	19.65	1514^th	2063	26.6%
2008	18.64	1595^th	2117	24.7%
2009	28.09	1476^th	2238	34.0%
2010	17.70	1721^st	2281	24.6%
2011	6.05	2138^th	2367	9.7%
2012	12.66	1909^th	2354	18.9%
2013	29.81	1330^th	2426	45.2%
2015	14.69	1607^th	1994	19.4%
2016	27.00	1413^th	2039	30.7%
2017	21.74	1484^th	2021	26.6%
2018	11.98	1703^rd	2017	15.6%
2019	31.13	1405^th	2133	34.1%
2022	31.86	1381^st	2123	35.0%
2023	31.31	1377^th	2348	41.4%
2024	16.35	1778^th	2323	23.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.01	1655^th	1862	11.1%
2022	33.24	1285^th	1943	33.9%
2023	29.42	1425^th	2247	36.6%
2024	24.00	1562^nd	2235	30.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.03	1314^th	2118	38.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.66	1507^th	1834	17.8%
2022	40.16	1049^th	1916	45.3%
2023	48.75	834^th	2207	62.2%
2024	7.60	2054^th	2172	5.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.95	1437^th	1742	17.5%
2022	23.42	1425^th	1861	23.4%
2023	44.33	996^th	2142	53.5%
2024	7.24	2022^nd	2125	4.8%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	10	2	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	29
1995	29	0	8	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1996	29	0	8	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1997	41	1	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1998	22	1	15	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1999	25	2	11	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
2000	31	5	7	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2001	21	2	6	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
2002	22	2	6	33	0	n/a	n/a	1	64
2003	22	2	6	33	0	n/a	n/a	1	64
2004	26	2	9	28	0	n/a	n/a	3	68
2005	38	1	7	31	0	n/a	n/a	2	79
2006	26	1	13	29	0	n/a	n/a	2	71
2007	24	1	12	28	0	n/a	n/a	1	66
2008	21	2	14	31	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	68
2009	17	5	9	34	0	1	4	0	70
2010	10	2	7	23	0	0	1	0	43
2011	13	1	6	31	1	0	2	0	54
2012	15	0	7	29	0	0	1	0	52
2013	10	4	9	24	0	0	0	0	47
2014	6	1	5	18	0	0	0	0	30
2015	7	1	10	15	1	0	1	0	35
2016	7	1	9	21	0	0	1	0	39
2017	7	0	10	18	0	0	0	0	35
2018	7	0	5	15	0	0	0	0	27
2019	3	0	3	16	0	0	0	0	22
2020	3	1	3	18	0	0	0	0	25
2021	4	1	11	25	0	0	1	0	42
2022	4	0	18	29	0	0	0	0	51
2023	1	0	12	28	1	0	2	0	44
2024	3	1	12	20	0	0	1	0	37

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 Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	29	2.2	13.2	0
1995	59	2.6	22.7	0
1996	59	2.6	22.7	0
1997	74	2.6	28.5	0
1998	73	3.0	24.3	0
1999	65	3.0	21.7	0
2000	64	3.0	21.3	0
2001	56	3.5	16.0	0
2002	64	2.1	30.5	0
2003	64	2.1	30.5	0
2004	68	2.7	25.2	0
2005	79	3.1	25.5	0
2006	71	3.1	22.9	0
2007	66	2.8	23.6	0
2008	68	4.2	16.2	0
2009	70	4.2	13.5	0
2010	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
2011	54	n/a	n/a	0
2012	52	4.2	12.3	94.2
2013	47	4.0	11.7	53.2
2014	30	3.6	8.3	56.7
2015	35	4.0	8.7	74.3
2016	39	4.0	9.7	59
2017	35	4.0	8.7	71.4
2018	27	4.0	6.7	74.1
2019	22	4.2	5.2	72.7
2020	25	n/a	n/a	64
2021	42	5.0	8.4	69
2022	51	3.8	13.3	52.9
2023	44	3.9	11.0	63.6
2024	37	3.9	9.4	59.5

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 Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	29	2.2	13.2	0
1995	59	2.6	22.7	0
1996	59	2.6	22.7	0
1997	74	2.6	28.5	0
1998	73	3.0	24.3	0
1999	65	3.0	21.7	0
2000	64	3.0	21.3	0
2001	56	3.5	16.0	0
2002	64	2.1	30.5	0
2003	64	2.1	30.5	0
2004	68	2.7	25.2	0
2005	79	3.1	25.5	0
2006	71	3.1	22.9	0
2007	66	2.8	23.6	0
2008	68	4.2	16.2	0
2009	70	4.2	13.5	0
2010	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
2011	54	n/a	n/a	0
2012	52	4.2	12.3	94.2
2013	47	4.0	11.7	53.2
2014	30	3.6	8.3	56.7
2015	35	4.0	8.7	74.3
2016	39	4.0	9.7	59
2017	35	4.0	8.7	71.4
2018	27	4.0	6.7	74.1
2019	22	4.2	5.2	72.7
2020	25	n/a	n/a	64
2021	42	5.0	8.4	69
2022	51	3.8	13.3	52.9
2023	44	3.9	11.0	63.6
2024	37	3.9	9.4	59.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,097

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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 1405^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1377^th of 2348 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center)	40	28.6	11.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Temple City Unified)	72.4	70.9	1.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center)	7.1	0	7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Temple City Unified)	60.4	52.8	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	22	44	100%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	12	300%
Hispanic	16	28	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	1	66.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.7%	63.6%	9.1%

Schools Near Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center	Public	9-12	9501 Lemon Ave.	Temple City	91780	Los Angeles County	Temple City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 548-5113	37	4	9.4	59.5%	3 (8.1%)	1 (2.7%)	20 (54.1%)	12 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	16.4	1778^th of 2323 public high schools	23.5%		31.3	1377^th of 2348 public high schools	41.4%	401				20.0	20.0			9.1	9.1			0.0	0.0	$18,097
Temple City High	Public	9-12	9501 Lemon Ave.	Temple City	91780	Los Angeles County	Temple City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 548-5043	1,758	79	22.3	40.1%	97 (5.5%)	9 (0.5%)	396 (22.5%)	1,191 (67.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	59 (3.4%)	92.9	113^th of 2323 public high schools	95.1%		91.6	148^th of 2348 public high schools	93.7%	35				51.1	51.1			77.3	77.3			61.0	61.0	$6,566
Arcadia High	Public	9-12	180 Campus Dr.	Arcadia	91007	Los Angeles County	Arcadia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 821-1711	3,004	108	27.8	31.2%	310 (10.3%)	58 (1.9%)	528 (17.6%)	2,015 (67.1%)	8 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	79 (2.6%)	91	144^th of 2323 public high schools	93.8%		93.7	109^th of 2348 public high schools	95.4%	35			57.6	46.7	57.4			67.9	67.9			61.1	61.1	$11,848
San Marino High	Public	9-12	2701 Huntington Dr.	San Marino	91108	Los Angeles County	San Marino Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 299-7020	837	44	19.0	10.6%	166 (19.8%)	5 (0.6%)	80 (9.6%)	498 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (10.4%)	98.9	13^th of 2323 public high schools	99.4%		98.4	24^th of 2348 public high schools	99.0%	11				66.5	66.5			94.5	94.5			87.1	87.1	$10,561
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc	Public, Charter	7-12	3130 East Colorado Blvd.	Pasadena	91107	Los Angeles County	Options For Youth - Duarte Inc District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 204-2500	3,385	116	29.3	86.6%	381 (11.3%)	442 (13.1%)	2,244 (66.3%)	82 (2.4%)	6 (0.2%)	16 (0.5%)	176 (5.2%)	31.1	1396^th of 2323 public high schools	39.9%		26.3	1529^th of 2348 public high schools	34.9%	133	5.5			20.2	16.6		16.4	40.5	38.1		2.7	10.0	9.3
Rosemead High	Public	9-12	9063 East Mission Dr.	Rosemead	91770	Los Angeles County	El Monte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 286-3141	1,673	78	21.5	86.4%	20 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	870 (52.0%)	756 (45.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.7%)	84.6	256^th of 2323 public high schools	89.0%		82.7	281^st of 2348 public high schools	88.0%	25		42.2		48.0	44.9			74.4	74.4			44.2	44.2	$13,033
Del Mar High	Public	10-12	312 South Del Mar Ave.	San Gabriel	91776	Los Angeles County	San Gabriel Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 291-5723	46	4	11.5	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (78.3%)	7 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	22.2	1624^th of 2323 public high schools	30.1%		26.6	1518^th of 2348 public high schools	35.3%	106			7.1		5.0			42.9	42.9			0.0	0.0	$17,723
Learning Works	Public, Charter	7-12	90 North Daisy Ave.	Pasadena	91107	Los Angeles County	Learning Works District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 564-2871	186	7	25.5	89.8%	5 (2.7%)	13 (7.0%)	166 (89.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.2	2006^th of 2323 public high schools	13.6%		9.9	2067^th of 2348 public high schools	12.0%	61				3.3	3.3			9.5	7.3			4.8	3.7
El Monte Union High School Community Day	Public	9-12	5050 Kings Row	El Monte	91731	Los Angeles County	El Monte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 258-4943	31	3	9.7	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					0.0									$29,385
Options for Youth San Gabriel	Public, Charter	7-12	215 South Mission Dr.	San Gabriel	91776	Los Angeles County	Options for Youth San Gabriel District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 282-0390	226	10	23.1	81.4%	33 (14.6%)	12 (5.3%)	152 (67.3%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)	28.9	1451^st of 2323 public high schools	37.5%		41.4	1092^nd of 2348 public high schools	53.5%	359	20.0			33.3	23.8	26.3	30.0	34.8	31.6	21.1	13.3	10.9	13.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?

Students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center are 54% Hispanic, 32% Asian, 8% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center a good school?

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center ranks in the bottom 23.5% of California high schools.

What district is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center in?

Temple City Unified

How many students attend Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.

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