Nexus Academy serves 25 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
32%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nexus Academy?
25 students attend Nexus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Nexus Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nexus Academy?
Nexus Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nexus Academy offer ?
Nexus Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Nexus Academy part of?
Nexus Academy is part of Novato Unified School District.
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