Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)5%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)79%
56%
Black
(21-22)14%
5%
White
(21-22)2%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center's ranking?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center often compared to?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like S.f. County Special Education, Santa Clara County Special Education, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center?
251 students attend Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center offer ?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center part of?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center located?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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