Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Creative Connections Arts Academy's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative Connections Arts Academy is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4267 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Connections Arts Academy's ranking?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is ranked #4267 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Creative Connections Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy?
691 students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Creative Connections Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Connections Arts Academy?
Creative Connections Arts Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Creative Connections Arts Academy offer ?
Creative Connections Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Creative Connections Arts Academy part of?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Connections Arts Academy located?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is located in the Sunrise Antelope neighborhood of North Highlands, CA.
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