Serving 517 students in grades 6-12, Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) ranks in the top 30% 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 was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)5%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)31%
54%
Black
(15-16)6%
6%
White
(15-16)48%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)10%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)20-29%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
9%
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 37% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12)?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12)?
517 students attend Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12)?
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) offer ?
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) part of?
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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