Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1880 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
95%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy's ranking?
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy is ranked #1880 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy?
103 students attend Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy?
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy part of?
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy is part of El Rancho Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy located?
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy is located in the El Rancho neighborhood of Pico Rivera, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in El Rancho.
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