JOHN R. WOODEN HIGH SCHOOL

John R. Wooden High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Reseda, CA with about 99 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, John R. Wooden High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John R. Wooden High School, located in Reseda, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of the legendary UCLA basketball coach and teacher John Wooden, the school is designed as a continuation high school. Its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, offering them a pathway to credit recovery and high school graduation.

The school emphasizes a smaller, personalized learning community, which allows for closer relationships between students and faculty. By utilizing a credit-based system, John R. Wooden High helps students progress at their own pace, enabling them to catch up on missed coursework while developing essential life and academic skills. The school’s programming is rooted in the philosophy of its namesake, focusing on character development, perseverance, and the belief that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right tools and individualized attention.

For more information, contact John R. Wooden High at (818) 345-0203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.