Serving 1,490 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills's student population of 1,490 students has grown by 199% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 168% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills's ranking?
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills is ranked #2020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills?
1,490 students attend John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills?
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills offer ?
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills part of?
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills is part of John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills School District.
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