James A. Garfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
James A. Garfield Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James A. Garfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of James A. Garfield Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend James A. Garfield Senior High School?
2,343 students attend James A. Garfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of James A. Garfield Senior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does James A. Garfield Senior High School offer ?
James A. Garfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A. Garfield Senior High School part of?
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