At a glance
Reported students
264
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center: 264 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
9.1:1 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
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 264 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 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, 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 (76.1%) and Black (13.3%). English learners represent 49.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 99.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.86 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
- 49.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 99.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic76.1%
- Black13.3%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.9%
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.
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243 reported students
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Public schools near Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math and Science College Preparatory High · Charter · Math and Science College Preparatory District | 09–12 | 557 | 0.4 mi |
| West Adams Preparatory High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 942 | 1.3 mi |
| Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex High · Charter · Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District | 06–12 | 1,031 | 1.7 mi |
| Los Angeles Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 978 | 1.8 mi |
| Los Angeles High School of the Arts High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 431 | 1.9 mi |
| School for the Visual Arts and Humanities High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 512 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center
What grades does Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center serve?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center reports grades 11–12 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center reported 264 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 264 students and 28.86 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89% 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center in?
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep 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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Math and Science College Preparatory (0.4 mi), West Adams Preparatory High (1.3 mi), Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.