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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
  • 388 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%
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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
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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
1020
245 responses
Math
520
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
121 responses
Math
21
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
    94 Students
  • Business
    78 Students
  • Biology
    70 Students
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    68 Students
  • Sociology
    53 Students
  • Nursing
    52 Students
  • Criminology
    50 Students
  • Political Science and Government
    45 Students
  • Computer Science
    40 Students
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    39 Students

What Students Say

Poll
How challenging are academics at this school?
Based on 63 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 44 responses
  • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
    32%
  • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
    50%
  • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
    18%
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