Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-12, West Park Charter 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Park Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Park Charter Academy's student population of 172 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Park Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Park Charter Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8077 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Park Charter Academy's ranking?
West Park Charter Academy is ranked #8077 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Park Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of West Park Charter Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Park Charter Academy?
172 students attend West Park Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Park Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Park Charter Academy?
West Park Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Park Charter Academy offer ?
West Park Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is West Park Charter Academy part of?
West Park Charter Academy is part of West Park Elementary School District.
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