Higher Learning Academy
Tel:
(916)286-5183
- Higher Learning Academy serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Higher Learning Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Higher Learning Academy's student population of 257 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Higher Learning Academy's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Higher Learning Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8097 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 52% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Higher Learning Academy is Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is D. W. Babcock Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento D. W. Babcock Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 416 students
0.3 miles
2400 Cormorant Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916)566-3415 0.3 K-6 416 - Sacramento Howe Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 726 students
0.7 miles
2404 Howe Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916)566-2165 0.7 K-5 726 - Sacramento Northwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 480 students
0.7 miles
2630 Taft St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916)566-2705 0.7 K-6 480 - Sacramento Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 97 students
0.8 miles
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)228-2074 0.8 7-12 97 - Sacramento Hagginwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 452 students
0.8 miles
1418 Palo Verde Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916)566-3475 0.8 K-6 452
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