Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cis 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Cis Academy's student population of 235 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cis 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 Cis Academy is 0.57, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Cis Academy's ranking?
Cis Academy is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cis Academy often compared to?
Cis Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Fundamental by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cis Academy?
The graduation rate of Cis Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cis Academy?
235 students attend Cis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cis Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cis Academy?
Cis Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cis Academy offer ?
Cis Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cis Academy part of?
Cis Academy is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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