Serving 820 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Guidance 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 10% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)27%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guidance Charter?
The graduation rate of Guidance Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Guidance Charter?
820 students attend Guidance Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Guidance Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guidance Charter?
Guidance Charter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Guidance Charter offer ?
Guidance Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Guidance Charter part of?
Guidance Charter is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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