Needs Improvement
#8825 of 9,539 schools in CA
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng
High School · Escuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST
149 North White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
3.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
3.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,825 of 9,539
In San Jose
#205 of 223
public schools
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng
High School in San Jose · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Escuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST. Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng serves approximately 515 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,825 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng runs 24.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng — Students at Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng Compares
See how Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
149 North White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Latino College Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Lick High (rated 6.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,548
Median Home Value
$995,100
Median Rent
$2,549/mo
Population
61,091
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
65.7%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
39
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng
What grades does Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng serve?
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng?
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng?
The student-teacher ratio at Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng rank in CA?
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng ranks #8,825 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng's MySchoolScout rating?
Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng a charter school?
Yes, Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng a Title I school?
No, Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng?
16.5% of students at Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 16.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 275-7191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 2.0%
Resources & Links
District
Escuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST- District Enrollment
- 515
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,121
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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