Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northwest Prep Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Prep Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Prep Charter's student population of 143 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Prep Charter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Prep Charter often compared to?
Northwest Prep Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Piner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Prep Charter?
The graduation rate of Northwest Prep Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Prep Charter?
143 students attend Northwest Prep Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Northwest Prep Charter students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Prep Charter?
Northwest Prep Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northwest Prep Charter offer ?
Northwest Prep Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northwest Prep Charter part of?
Northwest Prep Charter is part of Northwest Prep Charter School District.
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