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James A. Garfield Senior High School
  • Public
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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Public School
Los Angeles Unified School District
James A. Garfield Senior High School
#835 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
  • 453 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%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    69%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    33%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    60%
    AP Enrollment
    15%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Low
    AP Science Enrollment
    Very Low
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    12
    AP Other Enrollment
    Average
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Average
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1030
    374 responses
    Math
    520
    Verbal
    510
    Average ACT
    21
    164 responses
    Math
    21
    Reading
    21
    English
    20
    Science
    20
    Test Prep Options
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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
      163 Students
    • Biology
      126 Students
    • Business
      126 Students
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      94 Students
    • Nursing
      82 Students
    • Criminology
      75 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      69 Students
    • Computer Science
      62 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      62 Students
    • Sociology
      60 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 74 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      14%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      59%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      24%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      3%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 55 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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