Keith Mccarthy Academy

Keith McCarthy Academy is an alternative school located in Lake Elsinore, California. Serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 470 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1 with 22 full-time equivalent teachers. The setting is within a large suburban area that provides a variety of community resources for families.

While Keith McCarthy Academy's MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 places it in the lower ranks among California schools, focusing on student development and individualized attention, the school aims to support its diverse population. In terms of academic performance, the ELA/Reading proficiency rate is at 21% across all grades, while Math proficiency sits at 8%. These figures indicate areas with room for improvement but also highlight opportunities for growth.

Keith McCarthy Academy is situated in a suburban community that offers a supportive environment for students and their families.

While current test scores at Keith Mccarthy Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Keith Mccarthy Academy is 21.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.