Fame Public Charter (Closed 2017)

39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
Fame Public Charter 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
1,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
49 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(14-15)
23%
34%
(14-15)
33%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)
26%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)
16%
54%
Black
(14-15)
8%
6%
White
(14-15)
48%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
2%
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
3%
n/a
(14-15)
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
9%
Source: 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fame Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Fame Public Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fame Public Charter?
1,087 students attend Fame Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fame Public Charter students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Fame Public Charter offer ?
Fame Public Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fame Public Charter part of?

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