Dan Jacobs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)50%
56%
Black
(21-22)25%
5%
White
(21-22)25%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
6%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dan Jacobs?
The graduation rate of Dan Jacobs is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dan Jacobs?
4 students attend Dan Jacobs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dan Jacobs students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Dan Jacobs offer ?
Dan Jacobs offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dan Jacobs part of?
Dan Jacobs is part of Yolo County Office Of Education School District.
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