At a glance
Reported students
164
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
12–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center: 164 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center is a public high school serving grades 12–12 in Reseda. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 164 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.3%) and White (19.5%). English learners represent 15% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black4.3%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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High · Grades 12–12
166 reported students
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
High · Grades 09–12
183 reported students
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center
High · Grades 11–12
142 reported students
Will Rogers Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
136 reported students
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
High · Grades 12–12
196 reported students
Harris Newmark Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
130 reported students
Public schools near Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High High · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,719 | under 0.1 mi |
| Valley International Preparatory High High · Charter · Valley International Preparatory High District | 09–12 | 259 | 0.3 mi |
| John R. Wooden High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 91 | 0.6 mi |
| Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center High · Los Angeles Unified | 11–12 | 142 | 1.5 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy High · Charter · Magnolia Science Academy District | 06–12 | 746 | 1.7 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy 5 High · Charter · Magnolia Science Academy 5 District | 06–12 | 218 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
What grades does Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center serve?
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center reports grades 12–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center?
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center reported 164 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 164 students and 17.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center in?
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grover Cleveland Charter High (under 0.1 mi), Valley International Preparatory High (0.3 mi), John R. Wooden High (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.