Serving 202 students in grades 7-12, Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is 0.53, 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
#518 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 is Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is ranked #518 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
202 students attend Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy part of?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is part of Summerville Union High School District.
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