- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Balboa, CA
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012525
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for California
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062271012525 · Lake Balboa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 12.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 183
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
183 students
What this shows Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet compares
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 27.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lake Balboa
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
How many students attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is 12.2:1, which is 43% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
52.7% of students at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet rank among high schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lake Balboa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.