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Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406 · (818) 654-3775 · Part of Los Angeles Unified School District
Students
183
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 29.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts54.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
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6649 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 938
Grade 1048
Grade 1140
Grade 1257
Enrollment over time
260’20
220’21
224’22
224’23
183’24
Down 29.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%White 27%Asian 5%Black 4%Two or more races 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.