Serving 135 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verdugo Academy's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verdugo Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 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
#3103 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdugo Academy's ranking?
Verdugo Academy is ranked #3103 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Verdugo Academy often compared to?
Verdugo Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dunsmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Verdugo Academy?
135 students attend Verdugo Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Verdugo Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verdugo Academy?
Verdugo Academy has a student ration of 17:1, 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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