Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy serves 298 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 90-94%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy's student population of 298 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is 0.65, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

90-94%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≥95%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

30:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

22%

12%

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Hispanic

51%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

20%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Gilroy Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy's ranking?

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?

The graduation rate of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?

298 students attend Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy offer ?

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy part of?

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is part of Gilroy Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
: 90-94%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education