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Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks 531 st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet.

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Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

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Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is a public high school located in Lake Balboa, California, serving 224 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics, including Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as CAST Science assessments. The school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 92.9% to 100% over the past 5 years, and has relatively low dropout rates compared to the district and state. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it is still lower than some nearby schools like John R. Wooden High and Zane Grey Continuation.

The school's performance across different student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and special education students, is generally strong, with many subgroups ranking in the top 50% or higher among California high schools. However, the school's academic achievement and graduation rates are not as high as some nearby charter schools, such as Magnolia Science Academy 5 and Magnolia Science Academy. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 55.8%, may contribute to some of the challenges it faces, but its smaller student-teacher ratio of 14.5 may also be a factor in its academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6649 Balboa Blvd.
Lake Balboa, CA 91406-5529

(818) 654-3775

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,827

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Compare Details Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 20^th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.28. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is 14.5, which is the 48^th best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is $13,827, which is the 73^rd highest among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet 531^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet in the ranking list.)

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

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Rank History for all students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	83.88	82^nd	2281	96.4%
2011	50.22	793^rd	2367	66.5%
2012	56.31	641^st	2354	72.8%
2013	53.47	694^th	2426	71.4%
2015	62.61	693^rd	1994	65.2%
2016	71.33	536^th	2039	73.7%
2017	65.30	683^rd	2021	66.2%
2018	71.29	567^th	2017	71.9%
2019	52.87	906^th	2133	57.5%
2021	40.61	754^th	1290	41.6%
2022	67.39	576^th	2123	72.9%
2023	39.01	1170^th	2348	50.2%
2024	66.28	531^st	2323	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.48	563^rd	1547	63.6%
2024	63.41	282^nd	1534	81.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.07	538^th	1862	71.1%
2019	41.89	1126^th	1937	41.9%
2021	42.70	664^th	1126	41.0%
2022	72.20	395^th	1943	79.7%
2023	32.94	1329^th	2247	40.9%
2024	68.90	433^rd	2235	80.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.59	608^th	1760	65.5%
2019	52.12	803^rd	1833	56.2%
2021	39.91	625^th	1054	40.7%
2022	78.71	342^nd	1858	81.6%
2023	36.29	1187^th	2118	44.0%
2024	68.05	471^st	2098	77.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	71.40	504^th	1834	72.5%
2019	47.98	911^th	1880	51.5%
2021	35.16	728^th	1122	35.1%
2022	46.70	899^th	1916	53.1%
2023	39.51	1061^st	2207	51.9%
2024	59.74	605^th	2172	72.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.76	474^th	1742	72.8%
2019	53.98	775^th	1814	57.3%
2022	72.14	390^th	1861	79.0%
2023	33.61	1281^st	2142	40.2%
2024	66.35	466^th	2125	78.1%

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Rank History for White students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.98	905^th	1173	22.8%
2019	32.01	852^nd	1222	30.3%
2022	47.83	621^st	1204	48.4%
2023	24.80	1017^th	1434	29.1%
2024	50.02	594^th	1406	57.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	85	41	14	183	0	1	9	0	333
2011	78	34	25	173	2	1	0	0	313
2012	82	25	30	202	2	0	0	0	341
2013	109	29	33	208	4	1	0	0	384
2014	117	27	41	229	4	2	0	0	420
2015	114	23	34	222	4	2	3	0	402
2016	104	21	36	194	3	2	6	0	366
2017	89	25	38	193	1	1	1	0	348
2018	95	23	37	199	0	0	1	0	355
2019	86	26	39	177	1	1	0	0	330
2020	85	14	30	177	0	1	5	0	312
2021	77	15	21	140	0	2	5	0	260
2022	68	14	15	117	0	1	5	0	220
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	224	224

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

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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 Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	333	20.0	16.6	n/a
2011	313	n/a	n/a	62.6
2012	341	13.0	26.2	n/a
2013	384	13.5	28.4	49
2014	420	18.5	22.7	67.9
2015	402	20.0	20.1	60.4
2016	366	17.0	21.5	56
2017	348	17.0	20.4	60.1
2018	355	17.5	20.2	65.6
2019	330	17.5	18.8	62.1
2020	312	n/a	n/a	66.3
2021	260	17.0	15.2	61.9
2022	220	16.0	13.7	56.8
2023	224	15.4	14.5	55.8

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 Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	333	20.0	16.6	n/a
2011	313	n/a	n/a	62.6
2012	341	13.0	26.2	n/a
2013	384	13.5	28.4	49
2014	420	18.5	22.7	67.9
2015	402	20.0	20.1	60.4
2016	366	17.0	21.5	56
2017	348	17.0	20.4	60.1
2018	355	17.5	20.2	65.6
2019	330	17.5	18.8	62.1
2020	312	n/a	n/a	66.3
2021	260	17.0	15.2	61.9
2022	220	16.0	13.7	56.8
2023	224	15.4	14.5	55.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,827

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 906^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1170^th of 2348 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet)	51.3	46	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)	51.7	48.9	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet)	26.3	10	16.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet)	22.5	25	2.5%
11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	22.1	21.6	0.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	330	224	32.1%
African American	26	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	39	0	100%
Hispanic	177	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	86	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.1%	55.8%	6.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet	Public	9-12	6649 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 654-3775	224	15	14.5	55.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.3	531^st of 2323 public high schools	77.1%		39	1170^th of 2348 public high schools	50.2%	639		29.8		28.3				70.7	70.7				31.0	31.0	$13,827
Independence Continuation	Public	9-12	6501 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-7737	101	6	17.0	81.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	1878^th of 2323 public high schools	19.2%		12.1	1941^st of 2348 public high schools	17.3%	63		3.5	4.2	3.8				16.3	16.3				6.1	6.1	$23,841
Birmingham Community Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	17000 Haynes St.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Birmingham Community Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-5200	3,058	130	23.4	83.9%	112 (3.7%)	145 (4.7%)	2,639 (86.3%)	94 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	60 (2.0%)	61.1	609^th of 2323 public high schools	73.8%		62.6	606^th of 2348 public high schools	74.2%	3		21.2	14.3	21.0				70.7	70.7				31.8	31.8
High Technical LA	Public, Charter	9-12	17111 Victory Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	High Technical LA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-2680	359	16	22.2	47.9%	198 (55.2%)	7 (1.9%)	114 (31.8%)	23 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	86.8	221^st of 2323 public high schools	90.5%		77.6	373^rd of 2348 public high schools	84.1%	152		51.3		50.7				73.7	73.7				46.1	46.1
Magnolia Science Academy 2	Public, Charter	6-12	17125 Victory Blvd.	Van Nuys	91406	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-0300	511	20	24.9	84.5%	24 (4.7%)	15 (2.9%)	453 (88.6%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	1485^th of 2323 public high schools	36.1%		48.7	901^st of 2348 public high schools	61.6%	584	15.2	26.8		19.4	21.4	32.4	24.2	52.6	30.3	15.3	16.7	8.1	15.8	13.8
Zane Grey Continuation	Public	9-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3769	73	6	13.1	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1982^nd of 2323 public high schools	14.7%		11.8	1962^nd of 2348 public high schools	16.4%	20		4.6	6.3	5.3				12.1	12.1				0.0	0.0	$19,017
Reseda Charter High	Public, Charter	6-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3600	1,403	77	18.2	88.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.8	974^th of 2323 public high schools	58.1%		38.1	1202^nd of 2348 public high schools	48.8%	228	36.5	22.4	10.3	23.4	29.3	42.3	59.6	50.6	47.5	24.1	26.9	53.9	19.9	24.9	$15,784
Magnolia Science Academy 5	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 5 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 705-5676	238	13	17.7	71.8%	9 (3.8%)	3 (1.3%)	212 (89.1%)	12 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.5	1012^th of 2323 public high schools	56.4%		54.2	781^st of 2348 public high schools	66.7%	231	20.9		48.0	30.9	33.3	25.0	39.5	59.1	38.0	28.6	18.5	23.3	18.2	22.8
Magnolia Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-0507	694	37	19.0	79.1%	21 (3.0%)	11 (1.6%)	621 (89.5%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41.3	1097^th of 2323 public high schools	52.8%		34.5	1293^rd of 2348 public high schools	44.9%	196	18.0	21.0	29.6	21.8	27.1	35.5	35.0	58.2	38.3	28.8	23.7	24.8	21.4	24.7
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center	Public	11-12	19034 Gault St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-5341	157	20	7.9	36.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$60,115

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