Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, California Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
California Preparatory Academy's student population of 225 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Preparatory Academy is 0.53, 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
#550 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Preparatory Academy's ranking?
California Preparatory Academy is ranked #550 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Preparatory Academy often compared to?
California Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Crest Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of California Preparatory Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Preparatory Academy?
225 students attend California Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of California Preparatory Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Preparatory Academy?
California Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does California Preparatory Academy offer ?
California Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is California Preparatory Academy part of?
California Preparatory Academy is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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