Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Day Academy - Shasta ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Day Academy - Shasta?
The graduation rate of New Day Academy - Shasta is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Day Academy - Shasta?
459 students attend New Day Academy - Shasta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Day Academy - Shasta students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Day Academy - Shasta?
New Day Academy - Shasta has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Day Academy - Shasta offer ?
New Day Academy - Shasta offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Day Academy - Shasta part of?
New Day Academy - Shasta is part of Whitmore Union Elementary School District.
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