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New Day Academy (Closed 2023)

214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Day Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(20-21)
40-59%
34%
(20-21)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(20-21)
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Day Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Day Academy?
The graduation rate of New Day Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Day Academy?
108 students attend New Day Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Day Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Day Academy?
New Day Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Day Academy offer ?
New Day Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Day Academy part of?
New Day Academy is part of New Day Academy School District.

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