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#657 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

Wonderful College Prep Academy

School · Wonderful College Prep Academy District · Delano, CA

A charter school in Delano, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

2070 Veneto St., Delano, CA 93215

  • Math 28% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$23,430
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Wonderful College Prep Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 38% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wonderful College Prep 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), 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

$61,329

Median home value

$271,700

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

8.1%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wonderful College Prep Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,430NCES 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.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is listed in Wonderful College Prep Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wonderful College Prep Academy

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a public school in Delano, CA, part of Wonderful College Prep Academy District, serving approximately 1,857 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wonderful College Prep Academy

What grades does Wonderful College Prep Academy serve?

Wonderful College Prep Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Wonderful College Prep Academy?

Wonderful College Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,857 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wonderful College Prep Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Wonderful College Prep Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wonderful College Prep Academy rank in CA?

Wonderful College Prep Academy ranks #657 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wonderful College Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Wonderful College Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wonderful College Prep Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wonderful College Prep Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Wonderful College Prep Academy a charter school?

Yes, Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Wonderful College Prep Academy a Title I school?

No, Wonderful College Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wonderful College Prep Academy?

69.2% of students at Wonderful College Prep 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
1,857
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 93215)
53,627
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
33.3
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 93215; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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