Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Summary:

Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning is a public charter high school in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 528. However, this school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools and struggling with low academic performance, extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Escuela Popular's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 23.08% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 7.69% proficient in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate was a mere 0.8% in 2022-2023 and 0.4% in 2021-2022, in stark contrast to the state average of around 85-90%. Additionally, Escuela Popular has an alarmingly high dropout rate of 98.7% in 2022-2023, more than double the state average. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 66.5% in 2022-2023, more than twice the state average.

In comparison, nearby charter schools such as KIPP San Jose Collegiate, KIPP Navigate College Prep, and Latino College Preparatory Academy generally outperform Escuela Popular across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. These charter schools serve similar demographics but demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement and better student outcomes, suggesting that Escuela Popular may need to implement comprehensive school improvement strategies to better serve its community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127-1612

(408) 275-7191

District: Escuela Popular/Center for TRN and CARs FAM Learning Distri

SchoolDigger Rank:
1773^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 515

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning ranks worse than 76.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning 1773^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Escuela Popular/Center for TRN and CARs FAM Learning Distri:

SchoolDigger ranks Escuela Popular/Center for TRN and CARs FAM Learning Distri 1307^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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Rank History for all students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	15.13	1765^th	2133	17.3%
2022	22.26	1604^th	2123	24.4%
2023	21.95	1644^th	2348	30.0%
2024	16.61	1773^rd	2323	23.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.11	116^th	941	87.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.85	1551^st	1937	19.9%
2022	24.30	1456^th	1943	25.1%
2023	18.48	1704^th	2247	24.2%
2024	20.75	1639^th	2235	26.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.46	1616^th	1833	11.8%
2022	15.13	1598^th	1858	14.0%
2023	10.57	1865^th	2118	11.9%
2024	12.88	1771^st	2098	15.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.70	1448^th	1814	20.2%
2022	24.91	1405^th	1861	24.5%
2023	28.08	1424^th	2142	33.5%
2024	19.58	1595^th	2125	24.9%

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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 Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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Year	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	634	1	8	643
2020	580	0	10	590
2021	414	0	0	414
2022	415	0	0	415
2023	528	0	0	528
2024	515	0	0	515

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 Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	643	9.2	69.8	59.3
2020	590	n/a	n/a	65.8
2021	414	16.3	25.3	8
2022	415	15.6	26.5	12
2023	528	15.7	33.5	15.2
2024	515	21.9	23.4	16.5

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 Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	643	9.2	69.8	59.3
2020	590	n/a	n/a	65.8
2021	414	16.3	25.3	8
2022	415	15.6	26.5	12
2023	528	15.7	33.5	15.2
2024	515	21.9	23.4	16.5

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 Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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 1765^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1644^th of 2348 High schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning)	11.1	36.8	25.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	54.8	2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27	5.3%
12th Grade Science (Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning)	5.4	9.5	4.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	643	528	17.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	634	528	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	8	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.3%	15.2%	44.1%

Schools Near Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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 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	Total
Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning	Public, Charter	9-12	149 North White Rd.	San Jose	95127	Santa Clara County	Escuela Popular/Center for TRN and CARs FAM Learning Distri	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 275-7191	515	22	23.4	16.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	515 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.6	1773^rd of 2323 public high schools	23.7%		22	1644^th of 2348 public high schools	30.0%	129				5.0	5.0				23.1	23.1				7.7	7.7
James Lick High	Public	9-12	57 North White Rd.	San Jose	95127	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-4400	878	48	18.4	60.9%	22 (2.5%)	10 (1.1%)	752 (85.6%)	79 (9.0%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	42.3	1069^th of 2323 public high schools	54.0%		24.8	1571^st of 2348 public high schools	33.1%	502			22.2		22.1				45.5	45.5				19.7	19.7	$10,228
Foothill High	Public	11-12	230 Pala Ave.	San Jose	95127	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-9100	295	16	17.9	69.8%	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	268 (90.8%)	16 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11.5	1923^rd of 2323 public high schools	17.2%		9.8	2077^th of 2348 public high schools	11.5%	154			5.8	7.7	6.4				12.2	12.2				0.0	0.0	$16,594
Latino College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	14271 Story Rd.	San Jose	95127	Santa Clara County	Latino College Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-2281	410	20	20.2	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	407 (99.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.6	1382^nd of 2323 public high schools	40.5%		20.6	1688^th of 2348 public high schools	28.1%	306				12.6	12.6				42.4	42.4				10.1	10.1
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	14281 Story Rd.	San Jose	95127	Santa Clara County	B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 471-4680	242	13	18.4	83.1%	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	236 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	1694^th of 2323 public high schools	27.1%		16.7	1785^th of 2348 public high schools	24.0%	91				8.2	8.2				29.2	29.2				4.2	4.2
Independence High	Public	9-12	1776 Educational Park Dr.	San Jose	95133	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-9500	2,368	113	21.0	40.6%	63 (2.7%)	51 (2.2%)	899 (38.0%)	1,232 (52.0%)	6 (0.3%)	23 (1.0%)	94 (4.0%)	72.1	447^th of 2323 public high schools	80.8%		78.5	357^th of 2348 public high schools	84.8%	90			43.2	27.3	42.9				60.1	60.1				32.8	32.8	$8,552
ACE Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	1776 Educational Park Dr.	San Jose	95133	Santa Clara County	ACE Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 251-1362	341	17	19.9	89.4%	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	330 (96.8%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.3	1643^rd of 2323 public high schools	29.3%		14.6	1851^st of 2348 public high schools	21.2%	208			13.9		13.8				32.6	32.6				2.3	2.3
Pegasus High	Public	11-12	1776 Educational Park Dr.	San Jose	95133	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-5440	136	6	23.0	61.0%	2 (1.5%)	3 (2.2%)	107 (78.7%)	20 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	13.8	1854^th of 2323 public high schools	20.2%		22.3	1635^th of 2348 public high schools	30.4%	219			2.9		2.9				31.6	31.6				0.0	0.0	$8,517
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock	Public, Charter	6-12	1776 Educational Park Dr.	San Jose	95133	Santa Clara County	Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 942-7000	465	29	15.9	73.8%	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	426 (91.6%)	23 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	21.6	1634^th of 2323 public high schools	29.7%		26.7	1515^th of 2348 public high schools	35.5%	119	5.8			23.4	12.0	28.2	22.5	17.7	39.3	25.9	21.7	11.0	7.1	6.7	11.5
KIPP San Jose Collegiate	Public, Charter	9-12	1790 Educational Park Dr.	San Jose	95133	Santa Clara County	KIPP San Jose Collegiate District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 937-3752	501	28	17.8	72.1%	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	319 (63.7%)	171 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	88.1	197^th of 2323 public high schools	91.5%		76.3	396^th of 2348 public high schools	83.1%	199		44.4			44.4				76.2	76.2				56.6	56.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning

How many students attend Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning?

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning.

Is Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning a good school?

Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning ranks in the bottom 23.7% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning?

Students at Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning are 100% Hispanic.

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