Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Suncoast Preparatory Academy is a public charter virtual school located in Newport Beach, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 77 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where it outperforms the state average across most grade levels, including an impressive 66.67% proficiency rate among 11th-grade students compared to the state's 55.73%.

While Suncoast Preparatory Academy's mathematics proficiency is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others underperforming, the school's science proficiency is above the state average at the end-of-course level and in 5th grade. Additionally, Suncoast Preparatory Academy boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.4%, significantly lower than the state average and many nearby alternative schools, such as Occs:chep/Pchs (25.6%) and ACCESS County Community (57.1%). This suggests the school has effective strategies for engaging and retaining its students, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby alternative schools serving similar student populations, Suncoast Preparatory Academy's academic performance, particularly in ELA, is generally stronger. However, its mathematics proficiency lags behind some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Tustin Connect and Alternative Education-San Joaquin High. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 57.14%, highlights the importance of providing comprehensive support and resources to ensure these students have the best possible educational experience and opportunities for success.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 3857 Birch St. #297
       Newport Beach, CA  92660-2616


(949) 994-6724

District: Suncoast Preparatory Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2565th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.6%
Hispanic:
28.6%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks better than 58.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks better than 69% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Suncoast Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Suncoast Preparatory Academy 2565th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Suncoast Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Suncoast Preparatory Academy 1141st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Suncoast Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Suncoast Preparatory Academy 721st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Suncoast Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Suncoast Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.80 2565th 5862 56.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.18 2253rd 5511 59.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.01 2656th 5605 52.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.04 2355th 5636 58.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.96 2267th 5102 55.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.19 2160th 2647 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.15 949th 2715 65.0%
2022 35.36 1609th 2740 41.3%
2024 50.94 1141st 2777 58.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.51 1056th 2575 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.78 1063rd 2546 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.33 1066th 2547 58.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.19 1041st 1535 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.41 443rd 2348 81.1%
2024 55.98 721st 2323 69.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.68 509th 804 36.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.36 554th 1534 63.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.46 747th 2235 66.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.46 836th 2098 60.2%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.94 158th 234 32.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.01 403rd 2207 81.7%
2024 58.98 617th 2172 71.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.45 39th 721 94.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.34 752nd 2125 64.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.93 834th 1406 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Suncoast Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 21 10 1 51 1 0 10 0 94
2021 26 5 7 23 0 0 13 0 74
2022 63 7 6 32 0 1 8 1 118
2023 32 8 5 22 0 2 7 1 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Suncoast Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 0 10.4 0.0 n/a
2020 94 n/a n/a 51.1
2021 74 3.7 19.5 41.9
2022 118 5.2 22.5 21.2
2023 77 6.6 11.5 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Suncoast Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 0 10.4 0.0 n/a
2020 94 n/a n/a 51.1
2021 74 3.7 19.5 41.9
2022 118 5.2 22.5 21.2
2023 77 6.6 11.5 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suncoast Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 949th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1609th of 2740 Middle schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Suncoast Preparatory Academy)53.918.2
 35.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Suncoast Preparatory Academy)38.545.5
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Suncoast Preparatory Academy)30.89.1
 21.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students077
African American08
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic022
Pacific Islander02
White032
Two or More Races07


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Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks 2565th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy are 42% White, 29% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Suncoast Preparatory Academy.


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