Serving 70 students in grades 6-8, Grace Hopper Stem 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grace Hopper Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grace Hopper Stem Academy's student population of 70 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grace Hopper Stem 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 Grace Hopper Stem Academy 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
#8589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
76%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Hopper Stem Academy's ranking?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy is ranked #8589 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
70 students attend Grace Hopper Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grace Hopper Stem Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grace Hopper Stem Academy offer ?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grace Hopper Stem Academy part of?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy is part of Grace Hopper STEM Academy School District.
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