James A. Garfield Senior High School

James A. Garfield Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5101 E 6th St,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.9
3.7
2,343 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Mario Cantu
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
59.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
501:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
98.6%
Black
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#143 Niche Standout HS in California
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 528 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 498 Students
University of California - Irvine 392 Students
University of California - San Diego 306 Students
University of California - Berkeley 300 Students
University of Southern California 286 Students
California State University - Long Beach 264 Students
University of California - Davis 262 Students
California State University - Fullerton 228 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 223 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 155 Students
Business 138 Students
Biology 115 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 85 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Criminology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Sociology 53 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 52 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 428 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/14/2024
It's very fun and diverse. Every morning they give announcements about every sport. They are inclusive overall
4.0 Senior
10/2/2024
My experience in the High School is a great way to start your day once you enter those gates. These staffs always have a smile on there face which makes you feel loved in the school. They have clubs for everyone which is on of the best things for us that feel different from anyone in the school. Some of my worst experiences would be some of the teachers not letting you do some things for example have a chat with your friends during class and just being quiet for the whole period of time.
5.0 Alum
6/18/2024
The school is very inviting and feels like we are all family since many of use around the community have went to school since elementary. Every one is friendly and support e teachers
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
1.0 student
8/12/2018
Going to this school was a terrible experience. No one helps you in what you need. The college center is out of order and don't really help students who want to pursue careers such a art, theatre, etc. This school is very sports heavy that they fund it to much than the other activities.
1.0 parent
8/16/2011
This school was the worst school that i would not recommend any parent on having there kids going to . Since my son started the 9th grade i asked for help and only one time did he get counciled. He was bullied all though his high school years there. I spoke to his magnet counselor and she never help...
4.0 other
5/9/2011
As a former student of Garfield,I too think it is a great school. The AP classes and teachers are excellent,I had the good fortune to be taught by some of those teachers. Overall it is a good school and I had a great time there as a student but if there was one negative it would be the lack of teach...
5.0 student
10/14/2008

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