Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Family First Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 3% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Family First Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Family First Charter's student population of 461 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Family First Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Family First Charter is 0.39, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
3%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family First Charter's ranking?
Family First Charter is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Family First Charter?
The graduation rate of Family First Charter is 3%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Family First Charter?
461 students attend Family First Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Family First Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Family First Charter?
Family First Charter has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Family First Charter offer ?
Family First Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Family First Charter part of?
Family First Charter is part of Family First Charter School District.
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