Walter J. Katnich Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (17-18)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)58%
54%
Black
(17-18)42%
6%
White
(17-18)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter J. Katnich Community Day?
7 students attend Walter J. Katnich Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walter J. Katnich Community Day students are Hispanic, and 42% of students are Black.
What grades does Walter J. Katnich Community Day offer ?
Walter J. Katnich Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Walter J. Katnich Community Day part of?
Walter J. Katnich Community Day is part of Lodi Unified School District.
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