Woodruff Academy

12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 8 students in grades 7-12, Woodruff Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodruff Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Woodruff Academy's student population of 8 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodruff Academy is 0.00, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodruff Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
100%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
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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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Woodruff Academy?
8 students attend Woodruff Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Woodruff Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodruff Academy?
Woodruff Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodruff Academy offer ?
Woodruff Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Woodruff Academy part of?
Woodruff Academy is part of Downey Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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