Higher Learning Academy
Higher Learning Academy serves 220 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 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Higher Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Higher Learning Academy's student population of 220 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Higher Learning Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
23:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
50%
5%
White
8%
23%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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