Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Change ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Academy For Change ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Change is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Change?
The graduation rate of Academy For Change is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academy For Change?
24 students attend Academy For Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy For Change students are White, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Change?
Academy For Change has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy For Change offer ?
Academy For Change offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy For Change part of?
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