Palomares Academy Of Health Science
Tel:
(909)397-4539
- Palomares Academy Of Health Science serves 427 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Palomares Academy Of Health Science 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Palomares Academy Of Health Science places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Palomares Academy Of Health Science's student population of 427 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palomares Academy Of Health Science is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palomares Academy Of Health Science is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7365 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pomona Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palomares Academy Of Health Science is Pomona High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is San Jose Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pomona Pomona High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,199 student
0.3 miles
475 Bangor St.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4498 0.3 9-12 1,199 - Pomona San Jose Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 537 students
0.3 miles
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4670 0.3 K-8 537 - Pomona Barfield Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 320 students
0.5 miles
2181 N. San Antonio Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4575 0.5 K-6 320 - Pomona La Verne Science And Technology Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 288 students
0.5 miles
250 W. La Verne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4684 0.5 K-6 288 - Pomona Allison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 303 students
0.9 miles
1011 Russell Pl.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909)397-4556 0.9 K-6 303
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