Very Good
#2944 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6649 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
- Math 31% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Birmingham Community Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 3,090 | Compare → |
| High Tech LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #328 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is a public high school in Lake Balboa, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,944 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
What grades does Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet serve?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet rank in CA?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks #2,944 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet a charter school?
No, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet a Title I school?
No, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
71.0% of students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (818) 654-3775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91406; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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