William J. Johnston Community Day 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William J. Johnston Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
William J. Johnston Community Day ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)1%
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)59%
56%
Black
(21-22)26%
5%
White
(21-22)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)3%
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)11%
5%
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William J. Johnston Community Day's ranking?
William J. Johnston Community Day is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William J. Johnston Community Day?
The graduation rate of William J. Johnston Community Day is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend William J. Johnston Community Day?
66 students attend William J. Johnston Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William J. Johnston Community Day students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does William J. Johnston Community Day offer ?
William J. Johnston Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is William J. Johnston Community Day part of?
William J. Johnston Community Day is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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