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#4354 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
James Logan High
High School · New Haven Unified · Union City, CA
A New Haven Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1800 H St., Union City, CA 94587
- Math 32% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Logan High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Logan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union City), 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
$137,194
Median home value
$1,058,200
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94587; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Seneca Family of Agencies - Pathfinder AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters Charter - East BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Decoto School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Haven Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Logan High is listed in New Haven Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Logan High
James Logan High is a public high school in Union City, CA, part of New Haven Unified, serving approximately 3,151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,354 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Logan High
What grades does James Logan High serve?
James Logan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Logan High?
James Logan High has an enrollment of approximately 3,151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Logan High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Logan High is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Logan High rank in CA?
James Logan High ranks #4,354 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James Logan High's MySchoolScout rating?
James Logan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 James Logan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Logan High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James Logan High a charter school?
No, James Logan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Logan High a Title I school?
No, James Logan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Logan High?
48.8% of students at James Logan 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
- 3,151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (510) 471-2520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94587)
- 68,141
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94587; 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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