Serving 735 students in grades 5-12, Public Safety Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Public Safety Academy's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Public Safety Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Public Safety Academy is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Safety Academy's ranking?
Public Safety Academy is ranked #911 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Public Safety Academy often compared to?
Public Safety Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Public Safety Academy?
The graduation rate of Public Safety Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
735 students attend Public Safety Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Public Safety Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Public Safety Academy offer ?
Public Safety Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Public Safety Academy part of?
Public Safety Academy is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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