Alpha Cindy Avitia High School

1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Alpha Cindy Avitia High School serves 515 students in grades 9-12.

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

515 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is 0.15, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1888 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

92%

56%

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Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.63

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Graduation Rate

75-79%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

74%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alpha Cindy Avitia High School's ranking?

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School?

The graduation rate of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Alpha Cindy Avitia High School?

515 students attend Alpha Cindy Avitia High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School?

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alpha Cindy Avitia High School offer ?

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Alpha Cindy Avitia High School part of?

Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is part of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education