Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Acalanes Center For Independent Study 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Acalanes Center For Independent Study 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 Acalanes Center For Independent Study is 0.51, 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 is Acalanes Center For Independent Study's ranking?
Acalanes Center For Independent Study is ranked #2492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 Acalanes Center For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Acalanes Center For Independent Study is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acalanes Center For Independent Study?
47 students attend Acalanes Center For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Acalanes Center For Independent Study students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acalanes Center For Independent Study?
Acalanes Center For Independent Study has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Acalanes Center For Independent Study offer ?
Acalanes Center For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acalanes Center For Independent Study part of?
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