The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
66 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1

American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)44%
50%

Black
(09-10)48%
7%

White
(09-10)3%
27%

Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)5%
3%


Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
23%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
9%

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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Academy For Recording Arts?
66 students attend Academy For Recording Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy For Recording Arts students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Academy For Recording Arts offer ?
Academy For Recording Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Recording Arts part of?
Academy For Recording Arts is part of Hawthorne School District.
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