Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay's student population of 587 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay 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 California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Connections Academy Monterey Bay's ranking?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is ranked #2531 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
The graduation rate of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
587 students attend California Connections Academy Monterey Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Connections Academy Monterey Bay offer ?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Connections Academy Monterey Bay part of?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is part of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay School District.
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