Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 4%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,287 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is 0.33, 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)4%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is 54%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?
1,287 students attend Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy part of?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is part of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy School District.
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