Overview
Joseph Pomeroy Widney CAR Prep and Transition CTR is a public high serving grades 11–12 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictLos Angeles Unified
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90018
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062271003110
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment264
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)