Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Connections Academy Central Valley's student population of 867 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Rankings
California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Connections Academy Central Valley is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Connections Academy Central Valley's ranking?
California Connections Academy Central Valley is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Connections Academy Central Valley?
The graduation rate of California Connections Academy Central Valley is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Connections Academy Central Valley?
867 students attend California Connections Academy Central Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of California Connections Academy Central Valley students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Connections Academy Central Valley?
California Connections Academy Central Valley has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Connections Academy Central Valley offer ?
California Connections Academy Central Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Connections Academy Central Valley part of?
California Connections Academy Central Valley is part of California Connections Academy Central Valley School District.
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