Serving 3 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Change ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Change's student population of 3 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy For Change is 0.45, 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
9%
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 Academy For Change often compared to?
Academy For Changeis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Oak Charter, Biggs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Change?
The graduation rate of Academy For Change is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academy For Change?
3 students attend Academy For Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Academy For Change students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Change?
Academy For Change has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy For Change offer ?
Academy For Change offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy For Change part of?
Academy For Change is part of Chico Unified School District.
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