Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Squaw Valley Preparatory ranks in the top 20% 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 was 50-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Squaw Valley Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Squaw Valley Preparatory is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Squaw Valley Preparatory?
39 students attend Squaw Valley Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Squaw Valley Preparatory students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Squaw Valley Preparatory?
Squaw Valley Preparatory has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Squaw Valley Preparatory offer ?
Squaw Valley Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Squaw Valley Preparatory part of?
Squaw Valley Preparatory is part of Newcastle Elementary School District.
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