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Public School
Los Angeles Unified School District
James A. Garfield Senior High School
#8,273 in Best Public High Schools in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 381 reviews
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Academics at James A. Garfield Senior High School

Academics
B-
Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
Average Graduation Rate
91%

State Test Scores

Percent Proficient - Reading
64%
Percent Proficient - Math
36%

AP and College Prep Courses

AP Exam Pass Rate
60%
AP Enrollment
14%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
—
Number of AP Courses Offered
9
AP Other Enrollment
Average
Advanced Math Enrollment
Average
IB Program Offered
No

SAT and ACT Test Scores

Average SAT
1020
225 responses
Math
520
Verbal
500
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Average ACT
21
112 responses
Math
22
Reading
21
English
20
Science
20
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Colleges Students Are Considering

What Students Want to Study

Popular Majors

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

  • Psychology
    38 Students
  • Sociology
    32 Students
  • Biology
    30 Students
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    28 Students
  • Child Development
    23 Students
  • Political Science and Government
    23 Students
  • Registered Nursing (RN)
    23 Students
  • Business
    22 Students
  • Criminology
    22 Students
  • Computer Science
    19 Students

What Students Say

Poll
How challenging are academics at this school?
Based on 62 responses
  • This school is nationally recognized.
    10%
  • This school is the best in the area.
    60%
  • Probably like most other schools.
    27%
  • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
    3%
Poll
How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
    33%
  • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
    51%
  • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
    16%
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