Serving 133 students in grades 6-12, Laurel Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Laurel Preparatory Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Laurel Preparatory Academy?
133 students attend Laurel Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Laurel Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Preparatory Academy?
Laurel Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laurel Preparatory Academy offer ?
Laurel Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Laurel Preparatory Academy part of?
Laurel Preparatory Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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