Serving 1,032 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Elwood J. Keema High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elwood J. Keema High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elwood J. Keema High School's student population of 1,032 students has grown by 214% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elwood J. Keema High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood J. Keema High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood J. Keema High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Elwood J. Keema High School?
1,032 students attend Elwood J. Keema High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elwood J. Keema High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood J. Keema High School?
Elwood J. Keema High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elwood J. Keema High School offer ?
Elwood J. Keema High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Elwood J. Keema High School part of?
Elwood J. Keema High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Elwood J. Keema High School located?
Elwood J. Keema High School is located in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Del Paso Heights.
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