California Connections Academy Monterey Bay

108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
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Top 30%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

California Connections Academy Monterey Bay's student population of 476 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2458 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
35-39%
33%
60-64%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
41%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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85-89%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Connections Academy Monterey Bay's ranking?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is ranked #2458 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
The graduation rate of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
476 students attend California Connections Academy Monterey Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does California Connections Academy Monterey Bay offer ?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Connections Academy Monterey Bay part of?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is part of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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