West Park Charter Academy
Tel:
(559)233-6501
- West Park Charter Academy serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
West Park Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Park Charter Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Park Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Park Charter Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8536 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Park Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Park Charter Academy is W. E. B. Dubois Public Charter (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is West Park Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno West Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 376 students
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Fresno, CA 93706
(559)233-6501 0.0 K-8 376 - Fresno Sunset Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 289 students
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(559)457-3310 2.6 K-6 289 - Fresno Madison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 699 students
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(559)276-5280 2.7 K-6 699 - Fresno Edison Computech Grades: 7-8 | 806 students
3.1 miles
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Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-2640 3.1 7-8 806 - Fresno Edison-bethune Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 576 students
3.1 miles
1616 S. Fruit St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)457-2530 3.1 K-6 576
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