Serving 285 students in grades 7-12, Academy Of Careers And Exploration 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Careers And Exploration ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy Of Careers And Exploration's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of Careers And Exploration ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Careers And Exploration is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Careers And Exploration's ranking?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Careers And Exploration is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
285 students attend Academy Of Careers And Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy Of Careers And Exploration students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of Careers And Exploration offer ?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy Of Careers And Exploration part of?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration is part of Helendale Elementary School District.
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