Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)

Washington Youth Academy serves 34 students in grades 10-11. 
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Youth Academy?
34 students attend Washington Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Washington Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington Youth Academy offer ?
Washington Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-11
What school district is Washington Youth Academy part of?
Washington Youth Academy is part of Washington Unified School District.

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