Serving 1,866 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fortune 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fortune's student population of 1,866 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fortune 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 Fortune is 0.56, 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
#6708 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
62%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortune's ranking?
Fortune is ranked #6708 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fortune?
The graduation rate of Fortune is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fortune?
1,866 students attend Fortune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fortune students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fortune?
Fortune has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fortune offer ?
Fortune offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fortune part of?
Fortune is part of Fortune School District.
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