Serving 1,657 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Venture Academy 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Venture Academy's student population of 1,657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Venture Academy 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 Venture Academy is 0.45, 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
#7953 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venture Academy's ranking?
Venture Academy is ranked #7953 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Academy?
The graduation rate of Venture Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
1,657 students attend Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Venture Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Venture Academy offer ?
Venture Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Venture Academy part of?
Venture Academy is part of Venture Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Venture Academy located?
Venture Academy is located in the Park neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Park.
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