Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day

10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

www.johnsonjaguars.org

27 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day School (JCDS), located in the Watts area of Los Angeles, is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school serves as a specialized alternative education setting designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who have faced challenges in traditional school settings. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized academic approach, the school focuses on re-engaging students in their education, improving their behavioral outcomes, and helping them get back on track toward graduation.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day emphasizes social-emotional learning and character development. The school works closely with families and community partners to provide targeted interventions and resources that address the unique needs of its student population. Through this holistic approach, JCDS aims to foster a safe and encouraging culture that empowers students to overcome obstacles, build self-discipline, and successfully transition back to comprehensive high school programs or pursue post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	16
Black	9

Hispanic
16 (59.3%)
Black
9 (33.3%)
White
2 (7.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)568-8400
Website:	http://www.johnsonjaguars.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 8