Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, The City ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The City's student population of 266 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The City is 0.66, which is more 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)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
45%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend The City?
266 students attend The City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of The City students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The City?
The City has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The City offer ?
The City offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The City part of?
The City is part of The City School District.
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