Vaughn Next Century Learning Center serves 3,031 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,031 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center's student population of 3,031 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3,031 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is 0.02, 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)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
3,031 students attend Vaughn Next Century Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center offer ?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center part of?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is part of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center School District.
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