Academy For New Americans serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Academy For New Americans?
173 students attend Academy For New Americans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy For New Americans students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For New Americans?
Academy For New Americans has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy For New Americans offer ?
Academy For New Americans offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Academy For New Americans part of?
Academy For New Americans is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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