Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Elite Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elite Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Elite Academy's student population of 34 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elite Academy is 0.65, 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)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
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 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elite Academy?
The graduation rate of Elite Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elite Academy?
34 students attend Elite Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Elite Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elite Academy?
Elite Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elite Academy offer ?
Elite Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elite Academy part of?
Elite Academy is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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