Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy?
214 students attend Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy offer ?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy part of?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is part of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy School District.
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