Serving 1,972 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Literacy First Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Literacy First Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Literacy First Charter's student population of 1,972 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Literacy First Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Literacy First Charter is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1467 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Literacy First Charter's ranking?
Literacy First Charter is ranked #1467 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Literacy First Charter?
The graduation rate of Literacy First Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Literacy First Charter?
1,972 students attend Literacy First Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Literacy First Charter students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Literacy First Charter?
Literacy First Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Literacy First Charter offer ?
Literacy First Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Literacy First Charter part of?
Literacy First Charter is part of Literacy First Charter School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/9/2010Although this school is absurdly Conservative (they are one of the few public schools that wouldn't show the Obama Education speech and wouldn't supply a good reason even though they have a focus on Patriotism), they have a great program, have small class sizes, and make good use of technology, are understanding of kids' individual needs, and have a high degree of parent involvement.Review Literacy First Charter. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Although this school is absurdly Conservative (they are one of the few public schools that wouldn't show the Obama Education speech and wouldn't supply a good reason even though they have a focus on Patriotism), they have a great program, have small class sizes, and make good use of technology, are understanding of kids' individual needs, and have a high degree of parent involvement.
Review Literacy First Charter. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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