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#6766 of 9,539 schools in CA
William J. Johnston Community Day
High School · Los Angeles Unified
2210 Taper Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,766 of 9,539
In San Pedro
#15 of 17
public schools
In district
#672 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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William J. Johnston Community Day
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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. William J.
Johnston Community Day serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. William J. Johnston Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,766 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for William J. Johnston Community Day show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 64 students, William J. Johnston Community Day is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at William J. Johnston Community Day sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8:1 students to teachers, William J. Johnston Community Day sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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William J. Johnston Community Day — Students at William J. Johnston Community Day score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How William J. Johnston Community Day Compares
See how William J. Johnston Community Day performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2210 Taper Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William J. Johnston Community Day may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy (rated 9.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARY STAR OF THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center (rated 4.3/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Pedro, see our San Pedro schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,936
Median Home Value
$808,800
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
Population
62,452
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
38.8
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 832-0376
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #672 of 769
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