Serving 1,747 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fortune 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fortune's student population of 1,747 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Rankings
Fortune 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 Fortune 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
#7207 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
61%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fortune's ranking?
Fortune is ranked #7207 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fortune?
The graduation rate of Fortune is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fortune?
1,747 students attend Fortune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fortune students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fortune?
Fortune has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fortune offer ?
Fortune offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fortune part of?
Fortune is part of Fortune School District.
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