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Blue Ridge Academy
School · Blue Ridge Academy District · San Dimas, CA
A charter school in San Dimas, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
625 West Covina Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773
- Math 29% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Ridge Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,574/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Dimas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,926
Median home value
$754,700
Median rent
$2,232/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91773; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 5,619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Blue Ridge Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Blue Ridge Academy is listed in Blue Ridge Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Academy
Blue Ridge Academy is a public school in San Dimas, CA, part of Blue Ridge Academy District, serving approximately 6,931 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,580 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge Academy
What grades does Blue Ridge Academy serve?
Blue Ridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Academy?
Blue Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 6,931 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Academy is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ridge Academy rank in CA?
Blue Ridge Academy ranks #5,580 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blue Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Blue Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Blue Ridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, Blue Ridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Blue Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge Academy?
42.0% of students at Blue Ridge Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6,931
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.5%
- Phone
- (661) 412-9363
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91773)
- 33,917
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 91773; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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