Serving 407 students in grades 6-12, Public Safety Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Public Safety Academy's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Public Safety Academy is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Public Safety Academy?
The graduation rate of Public Safety Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
407 students attend Public Safety Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Public Safety Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Public Safety Academy offer ?
Public Safety Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Public Safety Academy part of?
Public Safety Academy is part of Public Safety Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
This school provides fire training, leadership training, basic education and dicipline. Students are encouraged to achieve,and the staff care about the mission of the school. Situations arise that are less than perfect, generally from adults operating out of self-interest. I would recommend this alternative education to any parent who is interested in participating in their students education.
2 3/16/2012
School looks good from outside, but completly opposite from inside. Tout fire and police training that does not take place. Constant bickering between staff, poorly managed, very self serving school board.
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