Very Good
#1823 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy
High School · Summerville Union High · Tuolumne, CA
A Summerville Union High charter high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17555 Tuolumne Rd., Tuolumne, CA 95379
- Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Connections Visual and Performing Arts 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,072/100K
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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
$72,113
Median home value
$404,500
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Family Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Samuel Garber SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Gold Rush Home Study CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Summerville Union High
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is listed in Summerville Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a public high school in Tuolumne, CA, part of Summerville Union High, serving approximately 139 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy
What grades does Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy serve?
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy rank in CA?
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks #1,823 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
33.8% of students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (209) 928-4228
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95379)
- 3,821
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 95379; 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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