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Public School
Los Angeles Unified School District
James A. Garfield Senior High School
#886 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 437 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
    94%
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    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    64%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    39%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    60%
    AP Enrollment
    14%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Very Low
    AP Science Enrollment
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    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
    1030
    354 responses
    Math
    520
    Verbal
    510
    Average ACT
    21
    162 responses
    Math
    21
    Reading
    21
    English
    20
    Science
    20
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

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

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

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

    • Psychology
      139 Students
    • Biology
      108 Students
    • Business
      100 Students
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      93 Students
    • Criminology
      73 Students
    • Nursing
      65 Students
    • Sociology
      58 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      55 Students
    • Computer Science
      52 Students
    • Child Development
      49 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 72 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      11%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      61%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      25%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      3%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 53 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      30%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      53%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      17%
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