Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Picture Educational 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Picture Educational Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Picture Educational Academy's student population of 555 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Picture Educational Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Picture Educational Academy is 0.41, 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
#3595 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Big Picture Educational Academy's ranking?
Big Picture Educational Academy is ranked #3595 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Big Picture Educational Academy often compared to?
Big Picture Educational Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Valley Prep Academy, Baird Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Picture Educational Academy?
The graduation rate of Big Picture Educational Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Big Picture Educational Academy?
555 students attend Big Picture Educational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Big Picture Educational Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Picture Educational Academy?
Big Picture Educational Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Picture Educational Academy offer ?
Big Picture Educational Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Big Picture Educational Academy part of?
Big Picture Educational Academy is part of Big Picture Educational Academy School District.
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