Top Rankings
East Palo Alto Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in East Palo Alto Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in East Palo Alto Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
287 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
East Palo Alto Academy School District, which is ranked #1839 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1841 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
254 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
56%
# Black Students
16 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1 Student
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
n/a
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best East Palo Alto Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Palo Alto Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Palo Alto Academy School District?
East Palo Alto Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of East Palo Alto Academy School District?
East Palo Alto Academy School District is ranked #1839 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Palo Alto Academy School District?
89% of East Palo Alto Academy School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Palo Alto Academy School District?
East Palo Alto Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
