Arts in Action Community Middle vs James A. Garfield Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 792 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts in Action Community Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
258 students
James A. Garfield Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,237 students
| Measure | Arts in Action Community Middle Los Angeles, California | James A. Garfield Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1179 of 1,334 | #549 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14769 of 15,369 | #10636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 258 | 2,237 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 2,237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Garfield Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 13.4).
- •James A. Garfield Senior High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •James A. Garfield Senior High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •James A. Garfield Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.6%).
- •James A. Garfield Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.5).
- •James A. Garfield Senior High is the larger school with 2,237 students compared with 258.
- •Arts in Action Community Middle is a charter school while James A. Garfield Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arts in Action Community Middle better than James A. Garfield Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield Senior High ranks higher (41.3 vs 13.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arts in Action Community Middle and James A. Garfield Senior High?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts in Action Community Middle: 258. James A. Garfield Senior High: 2,237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts in Action Community Middle and James A. Garfield Senior High rank in California?
Arts in Action Community Middle is 1179th of 1,334 and James A. Garfield Senior High is 549th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).