Serving 1,176 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Suncoast Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,176 students has grown by 1489% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Suncoast Preparatory Academy is 0.17, which is less 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)40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Suncoast Preparatory Academy is a homeschool-focused, independent study, public, tuition-free TK-12 charter school that provides families with the tools to support each student's success.A flexible program for homeschoolers, by homeschoolers
Profile last updated: 09/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Suncoast Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
1,176 students attend Suncoast Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
7% of Suncoast Preparatory Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Suncoast Preparatory Academy offer ?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Suncoast Preparatory Academy part of?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy is part of National Univ Acad Homesch/Independent Study Orange Co Dist School District.
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