Is California Connections Academy North Bay a good school?

California Connections Academy North Bay ranks 1276 th of 2777 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend California Connections Academy North Bay?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended California Connections Academy North Bay.

What is the racial makeup of California Connections Academy North Bay?

Students at California Connections Academy North Bay are 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

California Connections Academy North Bay

Summary:

California Connections Academy North Bay is a public charter virtual alternative school serving grades K-12 in Middletown, California, with 154 students enrolled. The school serves a student population from lower-income backgrounds, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school's four-year graduation rate of 64.5% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average of 77.1% in 2021-2022, it is still significantly higher than the nearby alternative schools, which range from 7.7% to 95.8%. However, the school's dropout rate of 32.3% is significantly higher than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5% is also higher than the state average. Academically, California Connections Academy North Bay's performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, though it is mixed compared to the nearby alternative schools.

The data suggests that alternative schools, including California Connections Academy North Bay, face significant challenges in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance. These challenges are likely due to the unique needs and circumstances of the student populations served by these schools, which may include students from disadvantaged backgrounds, students with special needs, or students who have struggled in traditional school settings. Addressing these challenges will require a multifaceted approach that focuses on targeted support, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the specific needs and circumstances of the students enrolled in these schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461-7721

(707) 200-7645

District: California Connections Academy North Bay District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1276^th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 52.3

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

31.0%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details California Connections Academy North Bay ranks better than 54.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.94. (See more...)

Compare Details California Connections Academy North Bay ranks worse than 56.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at California Connections Academy North Bay who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy North Bay 1276^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See California Connections Academy North Bay in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks California Connections Academy North Bay 1310^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See California Connections Academy North Bay in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.58	1564^th	2715	42.4%
2022	57.91	945^th	2740	65.5%
2023	67.30	739^th	2802	73.6%
2024	45.94	1276^th	2777	54.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.55	2125^th	2369	10.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.17	1509^th	2380	36.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.73	1614^th	2407	32.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.34	1468^th	1602	8.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.53	862^nd	2133	59.6%
2022	50.74	911^th	2123	57.1%
2023	57.93	691^st	2348	70.6%
2024	34.05	1310^th	2323	43.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.80	752^nd	2247	66.5%
2024	25.61	1522^nd	2235	31.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	53.02	777^th	1833	57.6%
2023	47.50	889^th	2118	58.0%
2024	22.73	1521^st	2098	27.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.12	834^th	1880	55.6%
2023	58.82	628^th	2207	71.5%
2024	42.02	1003^rd	2172	53.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.99	1541^st	2142	28.1%
2024	12.56	1759^th	2125	17.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at California Connections Academy North Bay

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.94	993^rd	1222	18.7%
2023	54.34	532^nd	1434	62.9%
2024	32.58	864^th	1406	38.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	105	2	4	55	3	24	0	193
2020	104	3	4	50	2	33	0	196
2021	103	2	2	50	3	26	0	186
2022	85	8	8	52	1	17	0	171
2023	76	5	8	47	1	17	0	154
2024	81	6	4	52	1	21	3	168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at California Connections Academy North Bay

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	193	4.5	42.6	45.6
2020	196	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	186	7.9	23.3	52.2
2022	171	2.9	57.3	50.9
2023	154	3.3	45.9	59.7
2024	168	3.2	52.3	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio California Connections Academy North Bay

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	193	4.5	42.6	45.6
2020	196	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	186	7.9	23.3	52.2
2022	171	2.9	57.3	50.9
2023	154	3.3	45.9	59.7
2024	168	3.2	52.3	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California Connections Academy North Bay

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1564^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 739^th of 2802 Middle schools	31.2%
Ranks 862^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 691^st of 2348 High schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy North Bay)	58.8	43.8	15.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	49.2	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy North Bay)	29.4	20	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	32	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy North Bay)	43.5	58.3	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy North Bay)	21.7	25	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (California Connections Academy North Bay)	17.4	41.7	24.3%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California Connections Academy North Bay)	65.4	71.4	6.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California Connections Academy North Bay)	19.2	7.1	12.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (California Connections Academy North Bay)	24	46.2	22.2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	154	20.2%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	55	47	14.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	76	27.6%
Two or More Races	24	17	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	59.7%	14.1%

Schools Near California Connections Academy North Bay

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
California Connections Academy North Bay	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	20932 Big Canyon Rd.	Middletown	95461	Lake County	California Connections Academy North Bay District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 200-7645	168	3	52.3	58.9%	81 (48.2%)	6 (3.6%)	52 (31.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.5%)								(n/a)	36.4		16.7	22.2		45.5	27.3	38.5	32.7	36.4	18.2	16.7	25.9
Richard H. Lewis Alternative	Public, Alternative	K-12	9707 Winchester	Lower Lake	95457	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 701-0264	98	4	26.2	78.6%	52 (53.1%)	4 (4.1%)	25 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.3%)								(n/a)	11.8		0.0	7.7	18.2	0.0	11.8	10.5	9.9	0.0	0.0	5.6	4.4
Clearlake Creativity	Public, Alternative	K-12	6945 Old Highway 53	Clearlake	95422	Lake County	Lake County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 995-9523	21	3	6.9	95.2%	15 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)								(n/a)									7.7				7.7	$39,229
Blue Heron	Public, Alternative	9-11	15850-A Dam Road Ext.	Clearlake	95422	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 994-1033	7	1	6.8		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
North Bay Met Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	8681 Windsor Rd.	Windsor	95492	Sonoma County	Windsor Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 837-7771	63	7	8.7	38.1%	40 (63.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (28.6%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)		15.8		15.8										$10,136
Kelseyville Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4410 Konocti Rd.	Kelseyville	95451	Lake County	Kelseyville Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 279-4305	46	3	15.3	50.0%	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.0%)								(n/a)				45.5					36.0				20.0	$16,938
Sonoma County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	5340 Skylane Blvd.	Santa Rosa	95403	Sonoma County	Sonoma County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 524-2710	212	25	8.3	42.9%	75 (35.4%)	7 (3.3%)	108 (50.9%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)				0.0					7.1				3.6	$45,174
Sonoma County Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	5340 Skylane Blvd.	Santa Rosa	95403	Sonoma County	Sonoma County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 524-2876	36	2	22.5	91.7%	4 (11.1%)	1 (2.8%)	29 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)														$19,667
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	5340 Skylane Blvd.	Santa Rosa	95403	Sonoma County	Sonoma County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 524-2876	68	4	16.9	72.1%	13 (19.1%)	1 (1.5%)	49 (72.1%)	2 (2.9%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)	0.0			0.0			0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	$44,305

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