Serving 137 students in grades 9-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Guam state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.p. Torres Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Guam for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J.p. Torres Success Academy's student population of 137 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J.p. Torres Success Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
22%
Hispanic
n/a
n/a
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
96%
73%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are J.p. Torres Success Academy often compared to?
J.p. Torres Success Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oceanview Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend J.p. Torres Success Academy?
137 students attend J.p. Torres Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of J.p. Torres Success Academy students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.p. Torres Success Academy?
J.p. Torres Success Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Guam state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.p. Torres Success Academy offer ?
J.p. Torres Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.p. Torres Success Academy part of?
J.p. Torres Success Academy is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.
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