James A. Garfield Senior High School

5101 E. Sixth St., Los Angeles, CA Phone School Home
Academic Summary
Public
School Type
2,533
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
24 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
33%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Los Angeles Unified School District Living Summary view more
1,608,570
households
4,629,477
Total Population
$602,000
Average House Value
$1,424
Average Housing Rent
$61,375
Average Household Income
88.43%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

James A. Garfield Senior High School is a public school located in Los Angeles, California. It is a school in Los Angeles Unified School District district.

According to the California state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 69% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 2,533 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 104 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 2,533 students are attending James A. Garfield Senior High School. By gender, there are 1,310 and 1,223 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

James A. Garfield Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 511 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic500255245
American Indian/Alaska Native110
Asian321
Black422
White220
Two or More Races110
in LEP Program110
IDEA program431
Total511 263248

Teachers & Staffs

Total 104 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James A. Garfield Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 95.2% of teachers are certified. 91.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers104Students per teacher: 24 to 1
Teachers who are certified9995.2%
Teachers who are not certified54.8%
Teachers in their first year of teaching87.7%
Teachers in their second year of teaching11.0%
School counselors5Students per counselor: 507 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer2-
Security guards--
Nurses1-
Psychologists2-
Social workers1-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 1,608,570 households is located in Los Angeles Unified School District, CA area. The average home price is $602,000 and the average rent cost is $1,424. The unemployment rate is 6.50% and the average household income is $61,375.
You can view more living characteristics in Los Angeles Unified School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households1,608,570 Households
Population4,629,477
Male2,341,588
Female2,381,987
Child Population1,405,036
Total Housing Units1,728,650 Units
Average House Value$602,000
Average Rent Cost$1,424
Unemployment Rate6.50%
Average Household Income$61,375
Heath Insurance Coverage88.43%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

James A. Garfield Senior High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 392 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 640 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James A. Garfield Senior High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered12 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs392
15%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs75
3%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs26
1%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs360
14%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation640
25%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

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