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#4757 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Garey High
High School · Pomona Unified · Pomona, CA
A Pomona Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
321 West Lexington Ave., Pomona, CA 91766
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Garey High score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garey High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pomona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,699
Median home value
$568,300
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Academy of Engineering and DesignEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest Academy - PomonaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest Academy Independent StudiesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 14 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pomona Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #16 of 36
- District spending per student
- $20,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garey High is listed in Pomona Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garey High
Garey High is a public high school in Pomona, CA, part of Pomona Unified, serving approximately 1,604 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,757 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garey High
What grades does Garey High serve?
Garey High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Garey High?
Garey High has an enrollment of approximately 1,604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garey High?
The student-teacher ratio at Garey High is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garey High rank in CA?
Garey High ranks #4,757 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Garey High's MySchoolScout rating?
Garey High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Garey High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garey High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garey High a charter school?
No, Garey High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garey High a Title I school?
No, Garey High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garey High?
93.2% of students at Garey High 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
- 1,604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (909) 397-4451
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91766)
- 68,673
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 91766; 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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