California Military Institute serves 1,046 students in grades 5-12.
California Military Institute placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
California Military Institute's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
1,046 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
California Military Institute 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 California Military Institute is 0.21, 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
#2581 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
89%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
3%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Military Institute's ranking?
California Military Institute is ranked #2581 out of 3,649 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Military Institute?
The graduation rate of California Military Institute is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend California Military Institute?
1,046 students attend California Military Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of California Military Institute students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Military Institute?
California Military Institute has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does California Military Institute offer ?
California Military Institute offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is California Military Institute part of?
California Military Institute is part of Perris Union High School District.
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