Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy's student population of 174 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is 0.63, which is less 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
#9004 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
30%
55%
Black
52%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is ranked #9004 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy?
174 students attend Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy part of?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy located?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Silver Terrace.
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