John R. Wooden High School

About John R. Wooden High School

John R. Wooden High School is a public high school located in Reseda, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school was named after the legendary basketball coach and hall of famer, John Wooden. The school opened in 1965 and has since become a well-respected institution in the community.
John R. Wooden High School offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities. The school offers a strong academic program with a variety of Advanced Placement and honors courses. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and organizations. John R. Wooden High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong emphasis on student leadership and community service. The school also works to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding among its students. John R. Wooden High School is a great place for students to get a quality education and to grow as individuals. The school’s commitment to excellence and to providing its students with a well-rounded education makes it a great choice for any student.

Address:	18741 Elkwood St. Reseda, CA 91335
Phone:	(818) 345-0203
Site:	jrwhs.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	92 students

Overview John R. Wooden High School

John R. Wooden High School serves 92 students in grades 9-12.
John R. Wooden High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on John R. Wooden High School

John R. Wooden High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of John R. Wooden High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.