Biggs High School vs. Academy For Change
Should you attend Biggs High School or Academy For Change? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Biggs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Academy For Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Biggs High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Academy For Change ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
177 students
20 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
80% | 20%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8589 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
5
Grade 9 Students
55
2
Grade 10 Students
39
2
Grade 11 Students
35
6
Grade 12 Students
48
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
40%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
54%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
