East Palo Alto Academy

Summary:

East Palo Alto Academy is a public charter high school serving 299 students in grades 9-12 in East Palo Alto, California, which is part of the East Palo Alto Academy District. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 40% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 9.38% proficient or better in math.

Despite having a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90%, East Palo Alto Academy also has a high dropout rate of 10%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Woodside High, Summit Preparatory Charter High, and Henry M. Gunn High. The school also struggles with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 45%, which is much higher than the state average.

Compared to high-performing nearby schools such as Los Altos High, Palo Alto High, and Menlo-Atherton High, East Palo Alto Academy's academic performance is significantly lower. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of low-income students, with 68.56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for tailored interventions and support.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1050 Myrtle St.
       East Palo Alto, CA  94303


(650) 893-8900

District: East Palo Alto Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1496th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.3%
Pacific Islander:
7.0%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Palo Alto Academy ranks worse than 64.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Palo Alto Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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:

East Palo Alto Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Palo Alto Academy 1496th of 2323 California public high schools. (See East Palo Alto Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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East Palo Alto Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Palo Alto Academy District 1076th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Palo Alto Academy

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Rank History for all students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.83 1324th 2133 37.9%
2022 16.57 1748th 2123 17.7%
2023 24.97 1563rd 2348 33.4%
2024 27.21 1496th 2323 35.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.61 115th 941 87.8%
2022 34.15 698th 1044 33.1%
2023 46.96 311th 1323 76.5%
2024 60.77 146th 1350 89.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.80 1187th 1937 38.7%
2022 20.02 1550th 1943 20.2%
2023 26.31 1515th 2247 32.6%
2024 31.65 1387th 2235 37.9%
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Rank History for Female students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.03 1237th 1833 32.5%
2022 11.88 1682nd 1858 9.5%
2023 22.02 1548th 2118 26.9%
2024 16.80 1665th 2098 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.69 1182nd 1880 37.1%
2022 21.10 1479th 1916 22.8%
2023 27.62 1404th 2207 36.4%
2024 37.33 1121st 2172 48.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Palo Alto Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.14 1128th 1814 37.8%
2022 19.90 1498th 1861 19.5%
2023 31.20 1344th 2142 37.3%
2024 33.36 1295th 2125 39.1%
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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.

East Palo Alto Academy Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Palo Alto Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 1 24 2 318 1 16 2 0 364
2020 1 18 0 315 1 21 1 0 357
2021 1 25 0 325 0 18 0 0 369
2022 0 19 0 301 0 22 1 0 343
2023 0 15 0 261 1 21 1 0 299

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 East Palo Alto Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 364 23.7 15.3 88.2
2020 357 n/a n/a 87.4
2021 369 25.4 14.5 79.1
2022 343 26.3 12.9 59.2
2023 299 25.8 11.5 68.6

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 East Palo Alto Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 364 23.7 15.3 88.2
2020 357 n/a n/a 87.4
2021 369 25.4 14.5 79.1
2022 343 26.3 12.9 59.2
2023 299 25.8 11.5 68.6

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 East Palo Alto Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1324th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1563rd of 2348 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Palo Alto Academy)51.339.4
 11.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Palo Alto Academy)128.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (East Palo Alto Academy)1.97.1
 5.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364299
 17.9%
African American2415
 37.5%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic318261
 17.9%
Pacific Islander1621
 31.3%
White10
 100%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%68.6%
 19.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended East Palo Alto Academy.

East Palo Alto Academy ranks 1496th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Palo Alto Academy are 87% Hispanic, 7% Pacific Islander, 5% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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