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#7255 of 9,539 schools in CA
Academy of Careers and Exploration
High School · Helendale Elementary · Helendale, CA
A Helendale Elementary charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 249, Helendale, CA 92342
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Careers and Exploration score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Careers and Exploration sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,586
Median home value
$339,700
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Helendale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy of Careers and Exploration is listed in Helendale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Careers and Exploration
Academy of Careers and Exploration is a public high school in Helendale, CA, part of Helendale Elementary, serving approximately 284 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,255 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Careers and Exploration
What grades does Academy of Careers and Exploration serve?
Academy of Careers and Exploration serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Careers and Exploration?
Academy of Careers and Exploration has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Careers and Exploration?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Careers and Exploration is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Careers and Exploration rank in CA?
Academy of Careers and Exploration ranks #7,255 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Academy of Careers and Exploration's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Careers and Exploration has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Careers and Exploration?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Careers and Exploration has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Academy of Careers and Exploration a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Careers and Exploration is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of Careers and Exploration a Title I school?
No, Academy of Careers and Exploration is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Careers and Exploration?
51.1% of students at Academy of Careers and Exploration qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (760) 952-1266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92342)
- 6,677
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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