California Preparatory Academy

32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, California Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

California Preparatory Academy's student population of 295 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

California Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Preparatory Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#182 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-79%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California Preparatory 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 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California Preparatory 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
65%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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90-94%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Preparatory Academy's ranking?
California Preparatory Academy is ranked #182 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Preparatory Academy often compared to?
California Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Crest Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of California Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California Preparatory Academy?
295 students attend California Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of California Preparatory Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Preparatory Academy?
California Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Preparatory Academy offer ?
California Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is California Preparatory Academy part of?
California Preparatory Academy is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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