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#4634 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
East Palo Alto Academy
High School · East Palo Alto Academy District · East Palo Alto, CA
A charter high school in East Palo Alto, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1050 Myrtle St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Palo Alto Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Palo Alto Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Palo Alto), 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
$148,031
Median home value
$1,825,000
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Kipp Esperanza HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Palo Alto Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
East Palo Alto Academy is listed in East Palo Alto Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto Academy is a public high school in East Palo Alto, CA, part of East Palo Alto Academy District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,634 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Palo Alto Academy
What grades does East Palo Alto Academy serve?
East Palo Alto Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Palo Alto Academy?
East Palo Alto Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Palo Alto Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Palo Alto Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Palo Alto Academy rank in CA?
East Palo Alto Academy ranks #4,634 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is East Palo Alto Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Palo Alto Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 East Palo Alto Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Palo Alto Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is East Palo Alto Academy a charter school?
Yes, East Palo Alto Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Palo Alto Academy a Title I school?
No, East Palo Alto Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Palo Alto Academy?
73.5% of students at East Palo Alto 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (650) 893-8900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94303)
- 47,123
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 94303; 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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