Summary:
The American Indian Public Charter School II District in Oakland, California, is a unique single-school district serving 617 students in grades K-8 at American Indian Public Charter School II.
This charter school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 20% of California schools. It significantly outperforms state averages, with 63.5% of students proficient in English (vs. 48.8% statewide) and an impressive 61.6% proficient in math (vs. 37.3% statewide). The school achieves these results while serving a student population where 73% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating that effective teaching can lead to high achievement across all backgrounds.
Key factors contributing to the school's success include better-than-average student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4% compared to the state's 19.4%. The school's focused, single-campus district structure likely allows for efficient use of its $17,078 per-student budget. While overall performance is high, parents may note that science scores, though above average, are lower than in English and math, and academic strength varies somewhat by grade level, with 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades showing particularly strong results.
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