Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(13-14)
60-69%
63%
(13-14)
40-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
(13-14)
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy?
202 students attend Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy?
Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy offer ?
Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy part of?
Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy is part of Sequoia Union High School District.

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