Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Connections Academy Central Valley 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Connections Academy Central Valley's student population of 696 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Connections Academy Central Valley is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5710 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
52%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Connections Academy Central Valley's ranking?
California Connections Academy Central Valley is ranked #5710 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Connections Academy Central Valley?
The graduation rate of California Connections Academy Central Valley is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Connections Academy Central Valley?
696 students attend California Connections Academy Central Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of California Connections Academy Central Valley students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Connections Academy Central Valley?
California Connections Academy Central Valley has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does California Connections Academy Central Valley offer ?
California Connections Academy Central Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Connections Academy Central Valley part of?
California Connections Academy Central Valley is part of California Connections Academy@Central School District.
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