Harry Slonaker Academy (Closed 2014)

1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harry Slonaker Academy serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
65-69%
59%
(12-13)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
13%
12%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
81%
56%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
20%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.33

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
8%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry Slonaker Academy?
282 students attend Harry Slonaker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harry Slonaker Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry Slonaker Academy?
Harry Slonaker Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry Slonaker Academy offer ?
Harry Slonaker Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry Slonaker Academy part of?
Harry Slonaker Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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