Verdugo Academy

4717 Dunsmore Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206

Rating

Top 50%

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Verdugo Academy serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Verdugo Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 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:

School Overview

Verdugo Academy's student population of 142 students has grown by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

142 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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School Rankings

Verdugo Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Verdugo Academy is 0.46, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

14%

56%

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Black

White

72%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Glendale Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verdugo Academy's ranking?

Verdugo Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Verdugo Academy?

The graduation rate of Verdugo Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Verdugo Academy?

142 students attend Verdugo Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Verdugo Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdugo Academy?

Verdugo Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day of School

June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education