Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Academy For Change ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Change's student population of 20 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Change ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Change is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Change's ranking?
Academy For Change is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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?
20 students attend Academy For Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Academy For Change students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Change?
Academy For Change has a student ration of 10:1, 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 6-12
What school district is Academy For Change part of?
Academy For Change is part of Chico Unified School District.
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