Serving 4,183 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Inspire Charter - South 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 was 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inspire Charter - South?
The graduation rate of Inspire Charter - South is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Inspire Charter - South?
4,183 students attend Inspire Charter - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Inspire Charter - South students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inspire Charter - South?
Inspire Charter - South has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Inspire Charter - South offer ?
Inspire Charter - South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Inspire Charter - South part of?
Inspire Charter - South is part of Dehesa Elementary School District.
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