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#6242 of 9,539 schools in CA
John R. Wooden High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Reseda, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18741 Elkwood St., Reseda, CA 91335
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John R. Wooden High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2024.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John R. Wooden High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,784 | Compare → |
| Joaquin Miller Career and Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 12 | 0.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Valley International Preparatory HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Friends Kids AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #608 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
John R. Wooden High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John R. Wooden High
John R. Wooden High is a public high school in Reseda, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,242 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John R. Wooden High
What grades does John R. Wooden High serve?
John R. Wooden High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John R. Wooden High?
John R. Wooden High has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R. Wooden High?
The student-teacher ratio at John R. Wooden High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John R. Wooden High rank in CA?
John R. Wooden High ranks #6,242 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John R. Wooden High's MySchoolScout rating?
John R. Wooden High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 John R. Wooden High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John R. Wooden High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John R. Wooden High a charter school?
No, John R. Wooden High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John R. Wooden High a Title I school?
No, John R. Wooden High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R. Wooden High?
90.2% of students at John R. Wooden 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
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 345-0203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91335)
- 74,802
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 91335; 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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