Serving 113 students in grades 6-12, Suncoast Steam 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
41%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
National University Academy 1001 Steam School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suncoast Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Suncoast Steam Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Suncoast Steam Academy?
113 students attend Suncoast Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Suncoast Steam Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast Steam Academy?
Suncoast Steam Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Suncoast Steam Academy offer ?
Suncoast Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Suncoast Steam Academy part of?
Suncoast Steam Academy is part of National University Academy 1001 Steam School District.
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