Susie Matthews Academy (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
112 students
This chart displays total students of Susie Matthews Academy by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Susie Matthews Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
≤20%
56%
(09-10)
≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Susie Matthews Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
50%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Susie Matthews Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
76%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Susie Matthews Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Susie Matthews Academy?
112 students attend Susie Matthews Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Susie Matthews Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Susie Matthews Academy offer ?
Susie Matthews Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Susie Matthews Academy part of?
Susie Matthews Academy is part of Victor Valley Union High School District.

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