Serving 284 students in grades 7-12, Academy Of Careers And Exploration ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Careers And Exploration ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy Of Careers And Exploration's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of Careers And Exploration ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Careers And Exploration is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Careers And Exploration's ranking?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Careers And Exploration is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
284 students attend Academy Of Careers And Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy Of Careers And Exploration students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Careers And Exploration?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of Careers And Exploration offer ?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy Of Careers And Exploration part of?
Academy Of Careers And Exploration is part of Helendale Elementary School District.
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