Thomas Downey High School vs. Joseph A. Gregori High School
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School Overview
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Joseph A. Gregori High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 2,145 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Downey 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,332 students in grades 9-12, Joseph A. Gregori High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,145 students
2,332 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8278 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4118 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
597
600
Grade 10 Students
518
544
Grade 11 Students
487
664
Grade 12 Students
543
524
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
67%
57%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
20%
23%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%