JAMES A. GARFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

James A. Garfield Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 2,531 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 108 teachers, James A. Garfield Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

James A. Garfield Senior High, located in East Los Angeles, is a historic and deeply rooted institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known colloquially as "Garfield High," it has long served as a central pillar of the East LA community, representing the cultural and academic heartbeat of the area. The school has gained national recognition not only for its strong traditions and school spirit—often associated with its famous "Bulldog" mascot and intense rivalry with Roosevelt High—but also for its significant place in American educational history, most notably the 1968 East LA walkouts.

Academically, Garfield offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success. The school provides a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and extracurricular programs ranging from athletics to the arts. Throughout its history, the school has been characterized by its commitment to student advocacy and empowerment, maintaining a legacy of academic perseverance and community engagement that continues to shape the lives of students in the surrounding neighborhoods.

For more information, contact James A. Garfield Senior High at (323) 981-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.