Below Average
#7963 of 9,539 schools in CA
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2302 South Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90018
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2010, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$63,671
Median home value
$886,800
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math and Science College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Bishop Conaty-our Lady of Loretto High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Bishop Conaty–our Lady of Loretto High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Eden Creative ArtsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #739 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
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 277 students in grades 11th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,963 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr
What grades does Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr serve?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr rank in CA?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr ranks #7,963 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr a charter school?
No, Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr a Title I school?
No, Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr?
82.3% of students at Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep and Transition Ctr 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (323) 731-8633
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 90018)
- 48,812
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 90018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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