California Connections Academy Central Coast

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California Connections Academy Central Coast ranks 1291 st of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

California Connections Academy Central Coast is a public charter virtual school located in New Cuyama, California, serving 118 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the California Connections Academy Central Coast District.

One of the school's key strengths is its high graduation rate, which was 90.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on academic assessments is mixed, with strong results in English Language Arts/Literacy but below-average scores in Mathematics and Science. The school serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.46% to 44.92% over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 65.1 to 71.6 over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Blue Ridge Academy and Heartland Charter schools.

When compared to the nearby charter schools, Blue Ridge Academy and Heartland Charter, California Connections Academy Central Coast's unique focus on virtual education and the socioeconomic factors of its student population should be considered when evaluating its performance. While the nearby schools generally outperform California Connections Academy Central Coast on academic assessments, the virtual school's high graduation rate is a notable strength that may not be directly comparable to traditional charter schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254-9719

(661) 214-3065

District: California Connections Academy Central Coast District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1291^st of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 82.6

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.5%

White:

41.3%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details California Connections Academy Central Coast is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.98. (See more...)

Compare Details California Connections Academy Central Coast ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at California Connections Academy Central Coast 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 Rankings:

California Connections Academy Central Coast was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy Central Coast 1291^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See California Connections Academy Central Coast in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.98	527^th	2740	80.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for California Connections Academy Central Coast

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.25	731^st	2348	68.9%
2024	34.61	1291^st	2323	44.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy Central Coast

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.83	1165^th	2247	48.2%
2024	24.21	1555^th	2235	30.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at California Connections Academy Central Coast

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.04	1292^nd	2118	39.0%
2024	26.33	1448^th	2098	31.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at California Connections Academy Central Coast

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.56	438^th	2207	80.2%
2024	34.95	1191^st	2172	45.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at California Connections Academy Central Coast

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.15	1193^rd	2142	44.3%
2024	33.41	1291^st	2125	39.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at California Connections Academy Central Coast

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.41	682^nd	1434	52.4%
2024	16.99	1110^th	1406	21.1%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for California Connections Academy Central Coast

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	18	0	0	14	6	0	38
2021	39	2	1	22	8	0	72
2022	39	5	5	37	5	0	91
2023	46	4	6	51	11	0	118
2024	59	6	1	65	10	2	143

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 California Connections Academy Central Coast

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	38	n/a	n/a	36.8
2021	72	1.0	70.5	40.3
2022	91	1.2	71.6	38.5
2023	118	1.8	65.1	44.9
2024	143	1.7	82.6	50.3

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 Coast

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	38	n/a	n/a	36.8
2021	72	1.0	70.5	40.3
2022	91	1.2	71.6	38.5
2023	118	1.8	65.1	44.9
2024	143	1.7	82.6	50.3

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.

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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
California Connections Academy Central Coast	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2300 Highway 166	New Cuyama	93254	Santa Barbara County	California Connections Academy Central Coast District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 214-3065	143	2	82.6	50.3%	59 (41.3%)	6 (4.2%)	65 (45.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)				30.8		25.8						63.6	61.5	39.3						9.1	0.0	11.3
Blue Ridge Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	955 Stanislaus St.	Maricopa	93252	Kern County	Blue Ridge Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 412-9363	6,931	240	28.8	42.0%	2,917 (42.1%)	352 (5.1%)	2,564 (37.0%)	452 (6.5%)	12 (0.2%)	23 (0.3%)	600 (8.7%)								(n/a)	32.5	31.3	50.0	42.5	44.0	34.2	40.7	44.2	43.2	45.9	50.3	50.3	66.4	46.6	37.4	32.9	22.4	26.3	28.7	27.5	25.0	29.2	18.5	28.6	42.7	24.7	26.6	28.6
Heartland Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	955 Stanislaus	Maricopa	93252	Kern County	Heartland Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 829-0099	5,619	170	33.1	45.8%	3,239 (57.6%)	82 (1.5%)	1,683 (30.0%)	76 (1.4%)	16 (0.3%)	9 (0.2%)	506 (9.0%)								(n/a)	31.8	30.5		42.0		33.0	35.4	38.3	42.9	39.5	44.6	47.0	63.4	42.2	34.4	26.4	19.3	22.7	28.3	18.9	25.6	25.4	21.8	29.2	46.9	25.0	28.5	27.5

Frequently Asked Questions about California Connections Academy Central Coast

Is California Connections Academy Central Coast a good school?

California Connections Academy Central Coast ranks 1291^st of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend California Connections Academy Central Coast?

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended California Connections Academy Central Coast.

What district is California Connections Academy Central Coast in?

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What is the racial makeup of California Connections Academy Central Coast?

Students at California Connections Academy Central Coast are 45% Hispanic, 41% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Not Specified.

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