Serving 15 students in grades 7-12, S. William Abel Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. William Abel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
S. William Abel Academy's student population of 15 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of S. William Abel Academy is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
66%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
20%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of S. William Abel Academy?
The graduation rate of S. William Abel Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend S. William Abel Academy?
15 students attend S. William Abel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of S. William Abel Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. William Abel Academy?
S. William Abel Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does S. William Abel Academy offer ?
S. William Abel Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is S. William Abel Academy part of?
S. William Abel Academy is part of Colusa County Office Of Education School District.
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