Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, New School Community Day ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New School Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New School Community Day's student population of 40 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Motto
'Every individual can make significant progress toward reaching his/her potential.'
School Mascot
Aztecs
School Rankings
New School Community Day ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New School Community Day is 0.10, 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
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aztecs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New School Community Day's ranking?
New School Community Day is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New School Community Day?
The graduation rate of New School Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New School Community Day?
40 students attend New School Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of New School Community Day students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New School Community Day?
New School Community Day has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New School Community Day offer ?
New School Community Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New School Community Day part of?
New School Community Day is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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