Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

50 Pomona Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks 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 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy's student population of 165 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
165 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is 0.67, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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(18-19)
10-14%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
50%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
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Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy?
165 students attend Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy part of?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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