Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

Summary:

Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is a small public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving just 32 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic and African American, with no representation of other racial groups.

Despite its small size, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in California. The school's test scores are significantly below state and district averages, with 0% of students proficient in English, Math, and Science. Dropout rates are high, ranging from 17.6% to 43.1% over the past five years, and chronic absenteeism is a major issue, reaching 92.9% in the 2021-2022 school year. Graduation rates have been inconsistent, ranging from 34.5% to 82.4% over the past five years, well below the state and district averages. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 90.62% to 95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as King/Drew Medical Magnet High, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day stands out as the lowest-performing. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. The lack of racial diversity at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day, with no representation of racial groups other than Hispanic and African American, is also in contrast to the more diverse student populations at the surrounding schools. The small size of the school may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and the ability to offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs, which could be contributing factors to the school's poor performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10601 South Grandee Ave.
       Los Angeles, CA  90002-3676


(323) 568-8400

District: Los Angeles Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,673 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  47

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.6%
African American:
21.3%
White:
2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.6%), African American (21.3%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is 11.7, which is the 23rd best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day employs 4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day is $27,673, which is the 13th highest among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 31.37 1243rd 2281 45.5%
2011 11.85 1980th 2367 16.3%
2012 10.52 1995th 2354 15.3%
2013 10.05 2081st 2426 14.2%
2016 8.01 2001st 2039 1.9%
2023 6.54 2291st 2348 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 0 14 0 52 0 0 0 0 66
2012 0 23 0 42 0 0 0 0 65
2013 0 35 0 51 0 0 0 0 86
2014 0 23 1 57 0 0 0 0 81
2015 0 28 1 76 0 0 1 0 106
2016 3 25 0 79 0 0 3 0 110
2017 1 22 0 64 0 0 0 0 87
2018 0 10 0 41 0 0 0 0 51
2019 1 20 0 57 1 0 0 0 79
2020 1 24 0 43 0 0 0 0 68
2021 0 23 0 37 0 0 0 0 60
2022 0 10 0 22 0 0 0 0 32
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 32
2024 1 10 0 36 0 0 0 0 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 0 3.0 0.0 n/a
2011 66 n/a n/a 62.1
2012 65 4.0 16.2 95.4
2013 86 4.5 19.1 73.3
2014 81 4.5 18.0 80.2
2015 106 4.0 26.5 60.4
2016 110 4.0 27.5 85.5
2017 87 4.0 21.7 96.6
2018 51 5.0 10.2 94.1
2019 79 3.5 22.5 96.2
2020 68 n/a n/a 94.1
2021 60 3.5 17.1 95
2022 32 3.5 9.1 90.6
2023 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2024 47 4.0 11.7 89.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 0 3.0 0.0 n/a
2011 66 n/a n/a 62.1
2012 65 4.0 16.2 95.4
2013 86 4.5 19.1 73.3
2014 81 4.5 18.0 80.2
2015 106 4.0 26.5 60.4
2016 110 4.0 27.5 85.5
2017 87 4.0 21.7 96.6
2018 51 5.0 10.2 94.1
2019 79 3.5 22.5 96.2
2020 68 n/a n/a 94.1
2021 60 3.5 17.1 95
2022 32 3.5 9.1 90.6
2023 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2024 47 4.0 11.7 89.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $27,673

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7932
 59.5%
African American200
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic570
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%90.6%
 5.6%


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Students at Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day are 77% Hispanic, 21% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day.


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