Very Good
#2047 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Latino College Preparatory Academy
High School · Latino College Preparatory Academy District · San Jose, CA
A charter high school in San Jose, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 730453, San Jose, CA 95173
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Latino College Preparatory Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Latino College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Latino College Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Latino College Preparatory Academy is listed in Latino College Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Latino College Preparatory Academy
Latino College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Latino College Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 410 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,047 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Latino College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Latino College Preparatory Academy serve?
Latino College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Latino College Preparatory Academy?
Latino College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latino College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Latino College Preparatory Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Latino College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Latino College Preparatory Academy ranks #2,047 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Latino College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Latino College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Latino College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Latino College Preparatory Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Latino College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Latino College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Latino College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Latino College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Latino College Preparatory Academy?
77.8% of students at Latino College Preparatory 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (408) 729-2281
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
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.
- 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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