Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)

Far East County Programs 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
(18-19)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
2%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
7%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)
31%
55%
Black
(19-20)
18%
5%
White
(19-20)
35%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
3%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
n/a
(19-20)
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
<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).
What is the graduation rate of Far East County Programs?
The graduation rate of Far East County Programs is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Far East County Programs?
71 students attend Far East County Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Far East County Programs students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Far East County Programs offer ?
Far East County Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Far East County Programs part of?
Far East County Programs is part of Contra Costa County Office Of Education School District.

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