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#6766 of 9,539 schools in CA
William J. Johnston Community Day
High School · Los Angeles Unified · San Pedro, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2210 Taper Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 4% vs CA 52% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William J. Johnston Community Day score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 2% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William J. Johnston Community Day sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #672 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
William J. Johnston Community Day is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William J. Johnston Community Day
William J. Johnston Community Day is a public high school in San Pedro, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 64 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,766 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William J. Johnston Community Day
What grades does William J. Johnston Community Day serve?
William J. Johnston Community Day serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend William J. Johnston Community Day?
William J. Johnston Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Community Day is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William J. Johnston Community Day rank in CA?
William J. Johnston Community Day ranks #6,766 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William J. Johnston Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
William J. Johnston Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 William J. Johnston Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William J. Johnston Community Day has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William J. Johnston Community Day a charter school?
No, William J. Johnston Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William J. Johnston Community Day a Title I school?
No, William J. Johnston Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William J. Johnston Community Day?
96.9% of students at William J. Johnston Community Day 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 832-0376
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 90731; 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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