Serving 57 students in grades 5-12, El Centro Jr./sr. High School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Centro Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Centro Jr./sr. High School's student population of 57 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 0.72, which is more 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)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
42%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
57 students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of El Centro Jr./sr. High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Centro Jr./sr. High School offer ?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is El Centro Jr./sr. High School part of?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
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