Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative Schools of ChoiceGrades 9–12Active
6649 Balboa Boulevard, Lake Balboa, CA 91406-5529
(818) 654-3775
Overall Score (2024-25)
↓ 3.2 ptsvs 2023-2462
out of 100
AverageTop 34% statewideData completeness: 75%
Academic Achievement74
CA avg
Academic Growth44
CA avg
School Climate53
CA avg
College/Career Readiness91
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts53.1%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics37.5%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)32.4%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 53.1% | 37.5% | 35.5% | 32 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
183
Total Students
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
13.6:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Graduation Rates (2024-25)
↑ 9.2%98.1%
Graduation Rate
80.4%
Met UC/CSU Reqs
1.9%
Dropout Rate
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↑ 1.0%28.9%
Chronically Absent
187
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
ELA Proficiency %
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Graduation Rate %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 19647330120360. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.