The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)

Serving 30 students in grades 7-12, The Academy Community Day ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
(16-17)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy Community Day?
The graduation rate of The Academy Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend The Academy Community Day?
30 students attend The Academy Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of The Academy Community Day students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy Community Day?
The Academy Community Day has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Academy Community Day offer ?
The Academy Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is The Academy Community Day part of?
The Academy Community Day is part of Perris Union High School District.

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