The California Military Academy is a military academy of the California Army National Guard located at Camp San Luis Obispo.
Serving 1,044 students in grades 5-12, California Military Institute 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
California Military Institute's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Military Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Military Institute is 0.17, 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
#6660 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 California Military Institute's ranking?
California Military Institute is ranked #6660 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Military Institute often compared to?
California Military Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Pinacate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Military Institute?
The graduation rate of California Military Institute is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Military Institute?
1,044 students attend California Military Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of California Military Institute students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Military Institute?
California Military Institute has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Military Institute offer ?
California Military Institute offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is California Military Institute part of?
California Military Institute is part of Perris Union High School District.
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