California Connections Academy Central Valley

Summary:

California Connections Academy Central Valley is a public charter virtual school located in Alpaugh, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 696 students. The school is part of the California Connections Academy Central Valley District.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between California Connections Academy Central Valley and the state averages, as well as the nearby Wonderful College Prep Academy, across various academic measures. California Connections Academy Central Valley had a lower four-year graduation rate, a significantly higher dropout rate, and lower test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and Wonderful College Prep Academy. Additionally, California Connections Academy Central Valley had a higher student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income community.

The data suggests that California Connections Academy Central Valley faces significant challenges in terms of student performance and engagement, which may be related to the virtual school model and the socioeconomic factors of the student population. Addressing these issues could be crucial for improving the school's academic outcomes and better serving its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 5313 Road 39
       Alpaugh, CA  93201-0009


(559) 571-2300

District: California Connections Academy Central Valley District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4765th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  43.3 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
White:
29.7%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks worse than 58.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at California Connections Academy Central Valley 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:

California Connections Academy Central Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy Central Valley 4765th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See California Connections Academy Central Valley in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy Central Valley 1707th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See California Connections Academy Central Valley in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy Central Valley 1353rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See California Connections Academy Central Valley in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for California Connections Academy Central Valley

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Rank History for all elementary school students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.22 4337th 5789 25.1%
2022 41.65 2980th 5883 49.3%
2023 29.03 3980th 5874 32.2%
2024 21.01 4765th 5862 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.30 3844th 5173 25.7%
2022 56.99 1861st 5264 64.6%
2023 32.51 3689th 5374 31.4%
2024 19.68 4800th 5511 12.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.08 4865th 5492 11.4%
2022 50.11 2409th 5635 57.2%
2023 35.25 3342nd 5617 40.5%
2024 14.32 5171st 5605 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.05 2411th 5510 56.2%
2022 33.38 3508th 5663 38.1%
2023 22.36 4514th 5650 20.1%
2024 30.34 3792nd 5636 32.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.73 2351st 5084 53.8%
2023 37.65 3093rd 5098 39.3%
2024 26.61 3981st 5102 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.19 1455th 2726 46.6%
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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 California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.90 1759th 2715 35.2%
2022 35.87 1593rd 2740 41.9%
2023 37.18 1555th 2802 44.5%
2024 32.83 1707th 2777 38.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.68 1542nd 2369 34.9%
2022 44.43 1184th 2458 51.8%
2023 30.32 1749th 2549 31.4%
2024 37.22 1483rd 2575 42.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.06 1885th 2380 20.8%
2022 26.04 1791st 2509 28.6%
2023 22.85 1976th 2547 22.4%
2024 27.80 1763rd 2546 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.57 1258th 2407 47.7%
2022 50.86 1033rd 2527 59.1%
2023 52.61 988th 2558 61.4%
2024 37.04 1440th 2547 43.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.54 1409th 2213 36.3%
2022 30.77 1600th 2359 32.2%
2023 39.37 1292nd 2391 46.0%
2024 52.82 916th 2383 61.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.74 1429th 1602 10.8%
2022 62.63 543rd 1555 65.1%
2023 21.51 1221st 1552 21.3%
2024 10.42 1411th 1535 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for California Connections Academy Central Valley

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Rank History for all high school students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.48 964th 2133 54.8%
2022 51.73 894th 2123 57.9%
2023 38.04 1206th 2348 48.6%
2024 32.53 1353rd 2323 41.8%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.04 434th 786 44.8%
2024 11.82 686th 804 14.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.61 1008th 1323 23.8%
2024 39.49 490th 1350 63.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.04 1168th 1547 24.5%
2024 35.28 821st 1534 46.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.61 1473rd 1937 24.0%
2022 44.35 1008th 1943 48.1%
2023 34.11 1300th 2247 42.1%
2024 34.05 1314th 2235 41.2%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.00 288th 451 36.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.06 992nd 1833 45.9%
2022 44.28 953rd 1858 48.7%
2023 33.04 1278th 2118 39.7%
2024 27.46 1412th 2098 32.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.10 816th 1880 56.6%
2022 55.95 722nd 1916 62.3%
2023 36.29 1152nd 2207 47.8%
2024 35.43 1179th 2172 45.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.98 687th 1814 62.1%
2022 38.77 1124th 1861 39.6%
2023 44.78 980th 2142 54.2%
2024 38.37 1168th 2125 45.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at California Connections Academy Central Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.65 986th 1222 19.3%
2022 53.12 552nd 1204 54.2%
2023 17.97 1124th 1434 21.6%
2024 16.14 1122nd 1406 20.2%
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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.

California Connections Academy Central Valley Test Scores
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Enrollment information for California Connections Academy Central Valley

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 203 15 3 217 1 1 54 0 494
2020 215 29 3 243 0 1 61 0 552
2021 248 28 10 260 1 1 73 2 623
2022 208 29 11 345 2 2 66 2 665
2023 207 21 12 360 2 1 84 9 696

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 California Connections Academy Central Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 494 13.3 37.0 57.7
2020 552 n/a n/a 65.4
2021 623 14.1 44.0 59.1
2022 665 15.9 41.6 58.5
2023 696 16.0 43.3 65.1

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 California Connections Academy Central Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 494 13.3 37.0 57.7
2020 552 n/a n/a 65.4
2021 623 14.1 44.0 59.1
2022 665 15.9 41.6 58.5
2023 696 16.0 43.3 65.1

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

California Connections Academy Central Valley

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202048.2%0.0%0.0%51.9%74.1%55.6%48.2%63.0%
202188.0%0.0%0.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
202257.1%0.0%0.0%65.7%74.3%62.9%60.0%65.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California Connections Academy Central Valley

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 4337th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3980th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.2%
Ranks 1759th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1555th of 2802 Middle schools
 9.3%
Ranks 964th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1206th of 2348 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)55.638.5
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)29.436
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)23.528.6
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)16.719.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)52.636.7
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)26.313.3
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (California Connections Academy Central Valley)11.130
 18.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)40.632.4
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)18.85.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)56.453.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)24.316.3
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)45.534.8
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)15.221.7
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (California Connections Academy Central Valley)12.128.3
 16.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy Central Valley)58.150
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy Central Valley)9.313.6
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (California Connections Academy Central Valley)26.222
 4.2%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494696
 40.9%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian312
 300%
Hispanic217360
 65.9%
Pacific Islander11
White203207
 2%
Two or More Races5484
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%65.1%
 7.4%


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California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks in the bottom 18.7% of California alternative schools.

Students at California Connections Academy Central Valley are 52% Hispanic, 30% White, 12% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended California Connections Academy Central Valley.


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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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