Marconi Learning Academy

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Marconi Learning Academy ranks 1675 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Marconi Learning Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Sacramento, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 328 students. The school is part of the Marconi Learning Academy District.

Marconi Learning Academy faces significant challenges in supporting student success. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, with only 9.8% of students graduating in 4 years, compared to the state average of 55.73%. Additionally, the school has a high dropout rate of 30.1%, much higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with 49.4% of students chronically absent, more than 6 times the rate of the nearby Natomas Charter school (7.0%). Academically, Marconi Learning Academy students perform poorly on standardized tests, with only 33.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%, and a mere 1.15% proficiency rate in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.9%.

The school's performance lags significantly behind nearby charter schools like Community Outreach Academy, Visions In Education, and Natomas Charter, which have much higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores. The high rates of poverty, with 85.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low performance, as students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821-4808

(916) 974-7307

District: Marconi Learning Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1675^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.8%

African American:

17.7%

White:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marconi Learning Academy ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.13. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Marconi Learning Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Marconi Learning Academy 1675^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Marconi Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	10.88	1989^th	2133	6.8%
2021	14.45	1086^th	1290	15.8%
2022	19.85	1657^th	2123	22.0%
2023	23.35	1611^th	2348	31.4%
2024	20.13	1675^th	2323	27.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	24.88	1002^nd	1044	4.0%
2023	45.12	347^th	1323	73.8%
2024	19.36	1288^th	1350	4.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.84	1353^rd	1534	11.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.14	1797^th	1937	7.2%
2021	14.59	954^th	1126	15.3%
2022	18.24	1598^th	1943	17.8%
2023	17.84	1722^nd	2247	23.4%
2024	22.77	1593^rd	2235	28.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	7.99	1781^st	1833	2.8%
2021	9.87	969^th	1054	8.1%
2022	18.81	1518^th	1858	18.3%
2023	18.45	1625^th	2118	23.3%
2024	22.35	1533^rd	2098	26.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.24	1096^th	1117	1.9%
2021	23.33	469^th	555	15.5%
2022	25.84	956^th	1161	17.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	10.88	1729^th	1880	8.0%
2021	12.48	984^th	1122	12.3%
2022	15.34	1621^st	1916	15.4%
2023	26.36	1437^th	2207	34.9%
2024	16.45	1676^th	2172	22.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.38	574^th	592	3.0%
2022	12.33	499^th	522	4.4%
2023	25.18	544^th	720	24.4%
2024	22.23	591^st	721	18.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marconi Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.71	1641^st	1814	9.5%
2022	25.64	1391^st	1861	25.3%
2023	25.62	1472^nd	2142	31.3%
2024	27.94	1423^rd	2125	33.0%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marconi Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	27	64	8	117	2	6	13	0	237
2020	25	65	14	175	1	4	29	0	313
2021	25	74	10	193	1	7	37	0	347
2022	24	66	6	174	1	2	22	2	297
2023	25	58	24	193	1	2	21	4	328

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 Marconi Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	237	10.0	23.7	92.4
2020	313	n/a	n/a	85.3
2021	347	14.9	23.1	85.3
2022	297	13.0	22.8	84.5
2023	328	16.7	19.6	86

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 Marconi Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	237	10.0	23.7	92.4
2020	313	n/a	n/a	85.3
2021	347	14.9	23.1	85.3
2022	297	13.0	22.8	84.5
2023	328	16.7	19.6	86

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 Marconi Learning 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 1989^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1611^th of 2348 High schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marconi Learning Academy)	11.3	37.2	25.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marconi Learning Academy)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	328	38.4%
African American	64	58	9.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	24	200%
Hispanic	117	193	65%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	27	25	7.4%
Two or More Races	13	21	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.4%	86%	6.4%

Schools Near Marconi Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Marconi Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2444 Marconi Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	Marconi Learning Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 974-7307	328	17	19.6	86.0%	25 (7.6%)	58 (17.7%)	193 (58.8%)	24 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.4%)								(n/a)													33.3	33.3							1.2	1.2
California Innovative Career Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	1-12	1333 Grand Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	California Innovative Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 436-5770	2,202	54	40.8	84.7%	1,145 (52.0%)	189 (8.6%)	408 (18.5%)	282 (12.8%)	7 (0.3%)	22 (1.0%)	142 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Highlands Community Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	1-12	1333 Grand Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Highlands Community Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 844-2283	6,749	95	70.8	85.5%	3,500 (51.9%)	166 (2.5%)	1,374 (20.4%)	1,311 (19.4%)	14 (0.2%)	44 (0.7%)	335 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Keema School for Independent Study	Public, Alternative	K-12	1281 North Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-3410	691	29	24.1	91.3%	143 (20.7%)	116 (16.8%)	315 (45.6%)	47 (6.8%)	9 (1.3%)	6 (0.9%)	54 (7.8%)								(n/a)	9.5	0.0		13.5	6.3	9.5			19.1	37.5	22.5	16.7	26.5	23.2			4.8	6.7	12.2	0.0	2.0	4.2	75.0	80.0	87.5	82.5	77.5	82.5
Ralph Richardson Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	4848 Cottage Way	Carmichael	95608	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7411	49	7	7.1	44.9%	25 (51.0%)	5 (10.2%)	8 (16.3%)	7 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.1%)								(n/a)																													$57,601
Visions In Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5030 El Camino Ave.	Carmichael	95608	Sacramento County	Visions In Education District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 883-1601	6,591	255	25.8	54.9%	2,961 (44.9%)	488 (7.4%)	1,737 (26.4%)	479 (7.3%)	52 (0.8%)	39 (0.6%)	798 (12.1%)								(n/a)	35.9	28.1	22.1	28.7	17.6	26.1	37.6	45.9	45.3	43.1	53.6	46.5	49.2	46.8	35.5	37.3	24.8	27.3	32.8	28.9	25.7	29.1	44.4	49.5	65.0	46.1	47.9	47.7
Higher Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	900 Grace Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Higher Learning Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 286-5183	533	22	24.4	86.1%	65 (12.2%)	107 (20.1%)	210 (39.4%)	99 (18.6%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.3%)	25 (4.7%)								(n/a)	13.7	5.6				9.5	25.4	3.6	31.4	16.7	24.5	24.1		20.9	20.3	5.5	7.8	5.6	7.6	5.6		8.9	96.7	96.7	96.7		96.7
Community Outreach Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5637 Skvarla Ave.	McClellan	95652	Sacramento County	Community Outreach Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 286-5170	1,714	74	23.2	82.5%	1,648 (96.1%)	3 (0.2%)	40 (2.3%)	15 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.4%)								(n/a)	26.0	25.5				25.7	27.9	31.2	35.6	32.2	29.2	32.6		31.4	38.1	28.3	24.9	29.5	20.5	28.0		28.6	65.7	86.1	84.3	97.1	74.4
Community Collaborative Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5715 Skvarla Ave.	McClellan	95652	Sacramento County	Community Collaborative Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 286-5161	606	36	16.6	82.8%	281 (46.4%)	61 (10.1%)	195 (32.2%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	42 (6.9%)								(n/a)	8.6	7.0	17.0	11.1	14.3	11.3	20.6	12.5	18.2	15.0	14.3	14.8	14.1	15.3	21.1	6.1	11.4	7.3	2.0	8.8	3.2	7.5
Paseo Grande Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5248 Rose St.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Paseo Grande Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(833) 980-1356	46	0	22.5	82.6%	9 (19.6%)	9 (19.6%)	20 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	6 (13.0%)								(n/a)						18.2							28.6	25.8							14.3	6.5

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Marconi Learning Academy ranks 1675^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Marconi Learning Academy?

Students at Marconi Learning Academy are 59% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

How many students attend Marconi Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Marconi Learning Academy.

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