Serving 56 students in grades 5-8, Public Policy 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
29%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Public Policy Charter School District
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 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Public Policy Charter?
56 students attend Public Policy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Public Policy Charter students are Hispanic, and 29% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Public Policy Charter?
Public Policy Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Public Policy Charter offer ?
Public Policy Charter offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Public Policy Charter part of?
Public Policy Charter is part of Public Policy Charter School District.
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