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9229 Haskell Avenue, North Hills, CA 91343-3114
Summary
James Monroe High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 30th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 11.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,107/1,596 (31st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,132/1,596 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,905 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,792 (94.1%) |
| English Learners | 461 (24.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,107 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results held steady.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 12% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,132 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 19.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James Monroe High compare within the district?
James Monroe High is No. 138 in reading and No. 150 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Monroe High rank in California?
James Monroe High ranks No. 1,107 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,132 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at James Monroe High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 132 in reading and No. 144 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.8% meet the reading standard and 10.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Monroe High compare with other schools in North Hills?
James Monroe High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in North Hills with 2026 results.
Explore schools in North HillsHow does James Monroe High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
James Monroe High is No. 271 in reading and No. 279 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe HighThis school | 11.3% | 37.1% |
| Albert Einstein Continuation | 42.9% | 21.4% |
| Valor Academy High | 29.5% | 48.8% |
