Serving 1,538 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sitting Bull Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sitting Bull Academy's student population of 1,538 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sitting Bull Academy is 0.60, 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)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 schools are Sitting Bull Academy often compared to?
Sitting Bull Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vanguard Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sitting Bull Academy?
1,538 students attend Sitting Bull Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sitting Bull Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sitting Bull Academy?
Sitting Bull Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sitting Bull Academy offer ?
Sitting Bull Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sitting Bull Academy part of?
Sitting Bull Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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