Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greenwood Academy's student population of 260 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Greenwood Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Academy is 0.60, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Greenwood Academy's ranking?
Greenwood Academy is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood Academy?
The graduation rate of Greenwood Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Greenwood Academy?
260 students attend Greenwood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Greenwood Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenwood Academy?
Greenwood Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Greenwood Academy offer ?
Greenwood Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greenwood Academy part of?
Greenwood Academy is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenwood Academy located?
Greenwood Academy is located in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of Richmond, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Iron Triangle.
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