Serving 608 students in grades 6-12, Keith Mccarthy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keith Mccarthy Academy's student population of 608 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Keith Mccarthy Academy is 0.58, 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)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
The graduation rate of Keith Mccarthy Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy?
608 students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Keith Mccarthy Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
Keith Mccarthy Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Keith Mccarthy Academy offer ?
Keith Mccarthy Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Keith Mccarthy Academy part of?
Keith Mccarthy Academy is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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