Serving 6 students in grades 7-12, Dan Jacobs 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dan Jacobs's student population of 6 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dan Jacobs is 0.73, 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)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dan Jacobs?
The graduation rate of Dan Jacobs is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dan Jacobs?
6 students attend Dan Jacobs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Dan Jacobs students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan Jacobs?
Dan Jacobs has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dan Jacobs offer ?
Dan Jacobs offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dan Jacobs part of?
Dan Jacobs is part of Yolo County Office Of Education School District.
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