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North Star Academy

400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 519 students in grades 3-8, North Star Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Star Academy's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Star Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Academy is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
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95%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Star Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
23%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is North Star Academy's ranking?
North Star Academy is ranked #9 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Star Academy?
519 students attend North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Star Academy students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Star Academy offer ?
North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is North Star Academy part of?
North Star Academy is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is North Star Academy located?
North Star Academy is located in the Mount Carmel neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mount Carmel.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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