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Vincent Academy (Closed 2023)

2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vincent Academy 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
62%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vincent 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vincent Academy?
183 students attend Vincent Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vincent Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vincent Academy?
Vincent Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vincent Academy offer ?
Vincent Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vincent Academy part of?
Vincent Academy is part of Vincent Academy School District.

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