Academy for Change
About This School
Public School | Grades 7-12 | Chico Unified
Academy for Change is located in Chico, CA and is one of 31 schools in Chico Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 89 students in grades 7-12.
Academy for Change did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy for Change's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Academy for Change had an API growth score of 528 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy for Change's 2011 base score was 546 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Academy for Change had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy for Change's students and teachers. more
Academy for Change did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy for Change's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Academy for Change had an API growth score of 528 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy for Change's 2011 base score was 546 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Academy for Change had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy for Change's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Green 0 miles | n/a | |
| Academy for Change 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Oakdale School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Bidwell Junior High School 0.2 miles |  |
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| American Christian Academy-Extension 0.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2007)
Total: 89
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Student Economic Level (2007)
In 2007, Academy for Change had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2007)
White
55%
Hispanic
24%
Multiple or No Response
8%
Black
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Asian
2%
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Chico Unified District Spending
$8,293Per Pupil
The Chico Unified spends $8,293 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chico Unified District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2008, Academy for Change had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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