Kirby Dorothy Camp

Summary:

Kirby Dorothy Camp is a public high school located in Commerce, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 39 students. Based on the data provided, this school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 1149 and 2304 out of over 2,300 high schools in recent years.

Kirby Dorothy Camp has faced significant challenges, with very low four-year graduation rates ranging from 10.7% to 56.3% in recent years, much lower than the state and county averages. The school has also had high dropout rates, ranging from 34.4% to 50.0%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.1% to 31.7%, all of which are much higher than the state and county averages. Academically, the school has consistently performed poorly on standardized tests, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in recent years, compared to the state and county averages of around 50% or higher. The school's performance on key student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also significantly lower than the state and county averages for these subgroups.

When compared to the nearby schools in the analysis, SIATech Academy South, Collegiate Charter High School of Los Angeles, Montebello Community Day, and others, Kirby Dorothy Camp stands out as the lowest-performing school in almost every metric. This highlights the stark disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the local area, which may be due to the school's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch and its designation as a special education center, suggesting that it is serving a student population with significant socioeconomic and educational challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1500 South McDonnell Ave.
       Commerce, CA  90040


(323) 263-5106

District: Los Angeles County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2242nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,314 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.7 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.7%
African American:
43.6%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kirby Dorothy Camp ranks worse than 96.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles County Office of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kirby Dorothy Camp 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 (48.7%), African American (43.6%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirby Dorothy Camp is 5.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Los Angeles County Office of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kirby Dorothy Camp employs 6.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirby Dorothy Camp is $28,314, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Los Angeles County Office of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirby Dorothy Camp:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby Dorothy Camp 2242nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Kirby Dorothy Camp in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirby Dorothy Camp

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Rank History for all students at Kirby Dorothy Camp

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 5.02 2151st 2367 9.1%
2012 4.93 2139th 2354 9.1%
2013 11.36 2038th 2426 16.0%
2017 9.70 1866th 2021 7.7%
2018 10.57 1799th 2017 10.8%
2021 10.81 1149th 1290 10.9%
2022 8.55 2121st 2123 0.1%
2023 9.73 2078th 2348 11.5%
2024 7.10 2242nd 2323 3.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirby Dorothy Camp

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.26 1489th 1547 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirby Dorothy Camp

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.13 2162nd 2247 3.8%
2024 5.81 2204th 2235 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kirby Dorothy Camp

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.29 2111th 2207 4.3%
2024 5.74 2143rd 2172 1.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirby Dorothy Camp

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.29 1861st 1861 0.0%
2023 12.45 1802nd 2142 15.9%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kirby Dorothy Camp

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 8 32 0 27 0 0 1 0 68
2012 2 20 0 24 1 0 0 0 47
2013 9 24 0 28 0 0 0 0 61
2014 4 21 0 40 0 0 0 0 65
2015 4 16 0 25 0 0 1 0 46
2016 5 20 1 44 1 0 0 0 71
2017 3 22 0 26 2 0 1 0 54
2018 1 14 0 24 1 0 0 0 40
2019 0 20 0 29 0 0 1 0 50
2020 2 16 1 28 0 1 0 0 48
2021 8 25 1 38 0 1 0 0 73
2022 4 19 0 28 0 0 0 0 51
2023 1 17 1 19 0 1 0 0 39

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 Kirby Dorothy Camp

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 68 n/a n/a 92.6
2012 47 10.5 4.4 93.6
2013 61 9.0 6.7 95.1
2014 65 n/a n/a 95.4
2015 46 4.0 11.5 93.5
2016 71 4.0 17.7 87.3
2017 54 2.8 19.0 94.4
2018 40 2.0 20.0 92.5
2019 50 5.5 8.9 94
2020 48 n/a n/a 93.8
2021 73 8.6 8.4 95.9
2022 51 6.8 7.4 94.1
2023 39 6.8 5.7 92.3

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 Kirby Dorothy Camp

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 68 n/a n/a 92.6
2012 47 10.5 4.4 93.6
2013 61 9.0 6.7 95.1
2014 65 n/a n/a 95.4
2015 46 4.0 11.5 93.5
2016 71 4.0 17.7 87.3
2017 54 2.8 19.0 94.4
2018 40 2.0 20.0 92.5
2019 50 5.5 8.9 94
2020 48 n/a n/a 93.8
2021 73 8.6 8.4 95.9
2022 51 6.8 7.4 94.1
2023 39 6.8 5.7 92.3

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 Kirby Dorothy Camp

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $28,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirby Dorothy Camp

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5039
 22%
African American2017
 15%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic2919
 34.5%
Pacific Islander01
White01
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%92.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirby Dorothy Camp

Students at Kirby Dorothy Camp are 49% Hispanic, 44% African American, 3% White, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

Kirby Dorothy Camp ranks in the bottom 3.5% of California high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Kirby Dorothy Camp.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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