Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Puc International Preparatory 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Puc International Preparatory Academy?
84 students attend Puc International Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Puc International Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puc International Preparatory Academy?
Puc International Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Puc International Preparatory Academy offer ?
Puc International Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Puc International Preparatory Academy part of?
Puc International Preparatory Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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