Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Scholarship Prep - South Bay 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scholarship Prep - South Bay's student population of 402 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Scholarship Prep - South Bay 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 Scholarship Prep - South Bay is 0.40, 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
#8350 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Award-winning, university-inspired free TK-8 public charter school program emphasizing Academics, Athletics, and Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholarship Prep - South Bay's ranking?
Scholarship Prep - South Bay is ranked #8350 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scholarship Prep - South Bay?
402 students attend Scholarship Prep - South Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Scholarship Prep - South Bay students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scholarship Prep - South Bay?
Scholarship Prep - South Bay has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scholarship Prep - South Bay offer ?
Scholarship Prep - South Bay offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Scholarship Prep - South Bay part of?
Scholarship Prep - South Bay is part of Scholarship Preparatory - South Bay School District.
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