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#6687 of 9,539 schools in CA
Venture Academy
School · Venture Academy District · Stockton, CA
A charter school in Stockton, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 213030, Stockton, CA 95213
- Math 11% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Venture Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Venture Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,836/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Cruikshank Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| One.charterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,149 | Compare → |
| San Joaquin County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,046 | Compare → |
| San Joaquin County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 838 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Venture Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Venture Academy is listed in Venture Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venture Academy
Venture Academy is a public school in Stockton, CA, part of Venture Academy District, serving approximately 1,613 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,687 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venture Academy
What grades does Venture Academy serve?
Venture Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venture Academy rank in CA?
Venture Academy ranks #6,687 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Venture Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Venture Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Venture Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Venture Academy a charter school?
Yes, Venture Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Venture Academy a Title I school?
No, Venture Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture Academy?
65.7% of students at Venture 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (209) 468-5940
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
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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