Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School vs. Edison High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,466 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,198 students
2,466 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
108 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5768 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3242 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
338
699
Grade 10 Students
304
620
Grade 11 Students
279
610
Grade 12 Students
277
537
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
81%
71%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
20%