Latino College Preparatory Academy

Latino College Preparatory Academy is a charter high school located in San Jose, California. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 410 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1 with twenty full-time equivalent teachers. As a charter school, Latino College Preparatory Academy operates independently within the public education system.

The school's academic performance is currently rated at 3.8 out of 10 by MySchoolScout and ranks in the 31st percentile among California schools. Specifically, 41% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA), while only 14% achieve proficiency in math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and academic growth.

Latino College Preparatory Academy sits within a large urban environment in San Jose, offering its students access to city resources and diverse opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Latino College Preparatory Academy is 20.5:1, 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.

Latino College Preparatory Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.