Palmdale Academy Charter serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmdale Academy Charter's student population of 535 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmdale Academy Charter is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Palmdale Academy Charter?
535 students attend Palmdale Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Palmdale Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmdale Academy Charter?
Palmdale Academy Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palmdale Academy Charter offer ?
Palmdale Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Palmdale Academy Charter part of?
Palmdale Academy Charter is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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