Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Star Academy's student population of 68 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Star 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 North Star Academy is 0.69, 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
#6665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 North Star Academy's ranking?
North Star Academy is ranked #6665 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star Academy?
The graduation rate of North Star Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Star Academy?
68 students attend North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Star Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Star Academy offer ?
North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Star Academy part of?
North Star Academy is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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