Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Verdugo 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verdugo Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Verdugo Academy's student population of 173 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Verdugo Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verdugo Academy is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3140 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdugo Academy's ranking?
Verdugo Academy is ranked #3140 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verdugo Academy?
The graduation rate of Verdugo Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Verdugo Academy?
173 students attend Verdugo Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Verdugo Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdugo Academy?
Verdugo Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Verdugo Academy offer ?
Verdugo Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Verdugo Academy part of?
Verdugo Academy is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Verdugo Academy located?
Verdugo Academy is located in the Crescenta Highlands neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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