Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy vs. Laurel Tree Charter
Should you attend Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy or Laurel Tree Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Laurel Tree Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 130 students in grades 6-12, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Laurel Tree Charter 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
130 students
173 students
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#5573 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
26
Grade 1 Students
-
13
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
15
Grade 5 Students
-
17
Grade 6 Students
23
18
Grade 7 Students
26
12
Grade 8 Students
24
13
Grade 9 Students
12
5
Grade 10 Students
13
9
Grade 11 Students
18
8
Grade 12 Students
14
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
71%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
17%
16%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
n/a
