Serving 1,558 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Classical Academy's student population of 1,558 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Classical Academy is 0.59, 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)48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Classical Academy often compared to?
Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage K-8 Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy?
1,558 students attend Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Classical Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Academy?
Classical Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Classical Academy offer ?
Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Classical Academy part of?
Classical Academy is part of Classical Academy School District.
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