J.p. Torres Success Academy

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

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J.p. Torres Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Guam for:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GU)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
22%
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Hispanic
n/a
n/a
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of White students in J.p. Torres Success Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Guam by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
96%
73%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in J.p. Torres Success Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GU.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of J.p. Torres Success Academy and the public school average diversity score of Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J.p. Torres Success Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
10%
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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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

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