Academy For Career Education Charter (Closed 2012)

Academy For Career Education Charter serves 31 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
≥50%
56%
(09-10)
≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(10-11)
≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
8%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Career Education Charter?
The graduation rate of Academy For Career Education Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academy For Career Education Charter?
31 students attend Academy For Career Education Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Academy For Career Education Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy For Career Education Charter offer ?
Academy For Career Education Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Career Education Charter part of?
Academy For Career Education Charter is part of Wheatland Union High School District.

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