Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)

Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Communitas Charter High School 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 was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Communitas Charter High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
<50%
59%
(12-13)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Communitas Charter High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Communitas Charter High School?
60 students attend Communitas Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Communitas Charter High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Communitas Charter High School?
Communitas Charter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Communitas Charter High School offer ?
Communitas Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Communitas Charter High School part of?
Communitas Charter High School is part of Santa Clara County Office Of Education School District.

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