Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Spirit Charter Academy 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)6%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)59%
54%
Black
(15-16)3%
6%
White
(15-16)28%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend New Spirit Charter Academy?
131 students attend New Spirit Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New Spirit Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Spirit Charter Academy?
New Spirit Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Spirit Charter Academy offer ?
New Spirit Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Spirit Charter Academy part of?
New Spirit Charter Academy is part of Fresno County Office Of Education School District.
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