Serving 117 students in grades 7-12, Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 35% 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: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 117 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is 0.53, 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
#2797 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is ranked #2797 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
117 students attend Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy part of?
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy is part of Summerville Union High School District.
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