Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Emery Secondary 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 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emery Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Emery Secondary's student population of 187 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emery Secondary 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 Emery Secondary is 0.71, 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
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
46%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emery Secondary's ranking?
Emery Secondary is ranked #7581 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emery Secondary?
The graduation rate of Emery Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Emery Secondary?
187 students attend Emery Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Emery Secondary students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emery Secondary?
Emery Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Emery Secondary offer ?
Emery Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emery Secondary part of?
Emery Secondary is part of Emery Unified School District.
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