Serving 536 students in grades 7-12, Kit Carson International 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kit Carson International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kit Carson International Academy's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kit Carson International 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 Kit Carson International Academy is 0.70, 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
#7221 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kit Carson International Academy's ranking?
Kit Carson International Academy is ranked #7221 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kit Carson International Academy often compared to?
Kit Carson International Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Middle School, California Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kit Carson International Academy?
The graduation rate of Kit Carson International Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kit Carson International Academy?
536 students attend Kit Carson International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kit Carson International Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson International Academy?
Kit Carson International Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kit Carson International Academy offer ?
Kit Carson International Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kit Carson International Academy part of?
Kit Carson International Academy is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kit Carson International Academy located?
Kit Carson International Academy is located in the East Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Sacramento.
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