Summary
CIS Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Pasadena, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked 717 out of 1,543 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
CIS Academy has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 61.8% to 86.4% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the Pasadena Unified School District average. The school's dropout rates have also been relatively low, ranging from 8.2% to 30.3% in recent years, lower than the district average. However, CIS Academy has had higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district, ranging from 20.4% to 70.5% in recent years. In terms of academic performance, CIS Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the Pasadena Unified School District and the state of California, particularly in 11th grade.
When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Opportunities for Learning - Duarte and Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America, CIS Academy generally performs better in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, CIS Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.88% to 83.4% over the past few years, suggesting that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $11,319 in 2021-2022 to $28,613 in 2023-2024, and its student-teacher ratio has fluctuated over the years, from 14.1 in 2023-2024 to 23.8 in 2021-2022.
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