Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paseo Grande Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paseo Grande Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Paseo Grande Charter's student population of 152 students has grown by 424% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paseo Grande Charter is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paseo Grande Charter?
The graduation rate of Paseo Grande Charter is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paseo Grande Charter?
152 students attend Paseo Grande Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Paseo Grande Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paseo Grande Charter?
Paseo Grande Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paseo Grande Charter offer ?
Paseo Grande Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paseo Grande Charter part of?
Paseo Grande Charter is part of Paseo Grande Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Paseo Grande Charter located?
Paseo Grande Charter is located in the Pacoima neighborhood of Lancaster, CA.
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