Latino College Preparatory Academy
Latino College Preparatory Academy serves 430 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Latino College Preparatory Academy's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Latino College Preparatory Academy is 0.02, which is less 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)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
54%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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