Higher Learning Academy

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Higher Learning Academy serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Higher Learning Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Higher Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Higher Learning Academy's student population of 470 students has grown by 44% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

470 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Higher Learning Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Higher Learning Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3307 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Higher Learning Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

40%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

27%

White

11%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Higher Learning Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

64%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Higher Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Higher Learning Academy School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Higher Learning Academy's ranking?

Higher Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Higher Learning Academy?

470 students attend Higher Learning Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Higher Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Higher Learning Academy?

Higher Learning Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Higher Learning Academy offer ?

Higher Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Higher Learning Academy part of?

Higher Learning Academy is part of Higher Learning Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education