Jonas Salk High-tech Academy serves 457 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)16%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)24%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
30%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Jonas Salk High-tech Academy?
457 students attend Jonas Salk High-tech Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jonas Salk High-tech Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Jonas Salk High-tech Academy offer ?
Jonas Salk High-tech Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jonas Salk High-tech Academy part of?
Jonas Salk High-tech Academy is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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