Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Celerity Achernar Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
41%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Celerity Achernar Charter?
486 students attend Celerity Achernar Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Celerity Achernar Charter students are Hispanic, and 41% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celerity Achernar Charter?
Celerity Achernar Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Celerity Achernar Charter offer ?
Celerity Achernar Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Celerity Achernar Charter part of?
Celerity Achernar Charter is part of Compton Unified School District.
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