Serving 1,456 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Academic Excellence ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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-12
- Enrollment: 1,456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Academic Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy For Academic Excellence's student population of 1,456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Academic Excellence ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Academic Excellence is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 is Academy For Academic Excellence's ranking?
Academy For Academic Excellence is ranked #618 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academy For Academic Excellence often compared to?
Academy For Academic Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Academic Excellence?
The graduation rate of Academy For Academic Excellence is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academy For Academic Excellence?
1,456 students attend Academy For Academic Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Academy For Academic Excellence students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Academic Excellence?
Academy For Academic Excellence has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy For Academic Excellence offer ?
Academy For Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Academy For Academic Excellence part of?
Academy For Academic Excellence is part of Academy For Academic Excellence School District.
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