Below Average
#7594 of 9,539 schools in CA
Greenwood Academy
High School · West Contra Costa Unified · Richmond, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
831 Chanslor Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 2% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenwood Academy score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 1% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenwood Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$75,786
Median home value
$593,500
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Public Schools: RichmondCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| John Henry HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Richmond HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 825 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #28 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenwood Academy is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenwood Academy
Greenwood Academy is a public high school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 260 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,594 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenwood Academy
What grades does Greenwood Academy serve?
Greenwood Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenwood Academy?
Greenwood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood Academy rank in CA?
Greenwood Academy ranks #7,594 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Greenwood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Greenwood Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Greenwood Academy a charter school?
No, Greenwood Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood Academy a Title I school?
No, Greenwood Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood Academy?
81.9% of students at Greenwood 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 231-1402
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94801)
- 33,564
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 94801; 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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