Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Pine Hills ranks in the top 50% 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 is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jcs - Pine Hills's student population of 755 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jcs - Pine Hills ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcs - Pine Hills is 0.66, 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
#3752 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcs - Pine Hills's ranking?
Jcs - Pine Hills is ranked #3752 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Hills?
The graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Hills is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jcs - Pine Hills?
755 students attend Jcs - Pine Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jcs - Pine Hills students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcs - Pine Hills?
Jcs - Pine Hills has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jcs - Pine Hills offer ?
Jcs - Pine Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcs - Pine Hills part of?
Jcs - Pine Hills is part of Jcs - Pine Hills School District.
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