The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(08-09)2%
1%
Asian
(08-09)3%
11%
Hispanic
(08-09)54%
49%
Black
(08-09)35%
7%
White
(08-09)5%
28%
Hawaiian
(08-09)1%
1%
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend James A. Wieden High School?
304 students attend James A. Wieden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James A. Wieden High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does James A. Wieden High School offer ?
James A. Wieden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A. Wieden High School part of?
James A. Wieden High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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