Mission Academy
Mission Academy serves 492 students in grades 6-12.
Mission Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Academy's student population of 492 students has grown by 364% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mission Academy is 0.50, 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
#2325 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Academy?
The graduation rate of Mission Academy is 10-14%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mission Academy?
492 students attend Mission Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mission Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Academy?
Mission Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mission Academy offer ?
Mission Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mission Academy part of?
Mission Academy is part of Mission Academy School District.
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