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Nova Education Center

Summary:

Nova Education Center is an alternative public school located in Novato, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 82 students. It is part of the Novato Unified School District, which is ranked 530 out of 1,568 school districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nova Education Center has seen significant fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 44.4% in 2020-2021 to a high of 89.5% in the current 2022-2023 school year. Similarly, the school's dropout rates have been volatile, ranging from a low of 3.7% in 2021-2022 to a high of 50.0% in 2020-2021. This level of variability is not observed in the nearby schools. Additionally, Nova Education Center has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Novato Unified School District and the state of California. However, the school generally outperforms the district and the state in terms of the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as in the CAST Science assessments.

When compared to nearby schools, Pathways Charter has a higher four-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Nova Education Center, but lower test scores in Mathematics. Elite Public has significantly lower test scores across all subject areas and grade levels compared to Nova Education Center, while Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores. Heartwood Charter has higher test scores in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science compared to Nova Education Center, but lower scores in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 720 Diablo Blvd.
       Novato, CA  94947-4004

(415) 897-7653

District: Novato Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,661 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.1%
Hispanic:
30.0%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nova Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nova Education Center ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nova Education Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.1%), Hispanic (30%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nova Education Center is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nova Education Center is $10,661.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Nova Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Education Center 529th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Nova Education Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Novato Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Novato Unified 530th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nova Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.97 853rd 2740 68.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nova Education Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.82 478th 1653 71.1%
2005 54.00 518th 1901 72.8%
2006 66.82 336th 1968 82.9%
2007 68.73 284th 2063 86.2%
2008 78.89 140th 2117 93.4%
2009 54.36 611th 2238 72.7%
2010 52.85 678th 2281 70.3%
2011 28.99 1345th 2367 43.2%
2012 60.75 523rd 2354 77.8%
2013 40.33 1050th 2426 56.7%
2015 68.62 573rd 1994 71.3%
2016 58.54 813th 2039 60.1%
2017 60.75 778th 2021 61.5%
2018 84.22 324th 2017 83.9%
2019 77.24 414th 2133 80.6%
2022 45.03 1038th 2123 51.1%
2023 66.67 531st 2348 77.4%
2024 66.40 529th 2323 77.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.95 1551st 1943 20.2%
2023 35.73 1255th 2247 44.1%
2024 72.50 379th 2235 83.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.16 415th 1833 77.4%
2022 24.71 1400th 1858 24.7%
2023 64.10 538th 2118 74.6%
2024 58.17 637th 2098 69.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.22 841st 1916 56.1%
2023 65.08 531st 2207 75.9%
2024 80.10 304th 2172 86.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.46 553rd 2142 74.2%
2024 63.45 521st 2125 75.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Nova Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.61 807th 1204 33.0%
2023 69.02 319th 1434 77.8%
2024 53.28 540th 1406 61.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Nova Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 104
1989 122 6 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1990 130 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1991 127 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1992 140 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1993 110 6 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1994 104 12 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 118 6 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1996 118 6 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1997 124 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1998 129 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1999 133 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2000 156 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2001 112 5 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2002 94 2 16 10 0 n/a n/a 10 132
2003 94 2 16 10 0 n/a n/a 10 132
2004 78 1 19 6 0 n/a n/a 7 111
2005 62 0 16 8 0 n/a n/a 11 97
2006 56 0 15 5 0 n/a n/a 12 88
2007 56 1 9 10 0 n/a n/a 3 79
2008 55 3 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2009 68 3 5 9 1 0 0 0 86
2010 64 2 4 12 0 0 0 0 82
2011 52 1 4 13 0 0 2 0 72
2012 41 2 4 17 0 0 1 0 65
2013 34 0 5 15 0 0 1 0 55
2014 36 1 1 10 0 0 3 0 51
2015 43 1 0 11 1 0 4 0 60
2016 38 1 2 12 0 0 0 0 53
2017 40 0 2 12 0 0 2 0 56
2018 33 0 1 12 0 0 2 0 48
2019 25 1 0 9 0 0 4 0 39
2020 30 0 1 17 0 1 4 0 53
2021 33 2 2 15 0 0 4 0 56
2022 66 6 14 70 0 0 14 0 170
2023 39 5 3 27 1 0 6 1 82
2024 33 5 4 21 1 0 6 0 70

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 Nova Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 4.0 26.0 n/a
1989 138 3.9 35.3 n/a
1990 134 5.0 26.8 n/a
1991 137 5.2 26.3 n/a
1992 148 5.3 27.9 n/a
1993 126 4.6 27.4 0
1994 127 4.2 30.2 0
1995 134 5.3 25.3 0
1996 134 5.3 25.3 0
1997 132 5.2 25.4 0
1998 140 6.3 22.2 0
1999 140 6.3 22.2 0
2000 164 5.8 28.3 0
2001 137 5.8 23.6 1.5
2002 132 4.8 27.5 0.8
2003 132 4.8 27.5 0.8
2004 111 4.4 25.2 1.9
2005 97 4.4 22.0 1.2
2006 88 4.0 22.0 2.6
2007 79 2.6 30.4 3.9
2008 76 6.7 11.3 6.6
2009 86 4.6 18.3 9.3
2010 82 4.4 18.6 12.2
2011 72 n/a n/a 0
2012 65 3.0 21.6 n/a
2013 55 3.2 17.1 18.2
2014 51 3.4 15.0 15.7
2015 60 3.0 20.0 18.3
2016 53 3.0 17.6 22.6
2017 56 3.1 18.0 8.9
2018 48 3.0 16.0 20.8
2019 39 3.0 13.0 28.2
2020 53 n/a n/a 34
2021 56 3.1 17.9 39.3
2022 170 9.4 18.0 34.1
2023 82 5.0 16.1 39
2024 70 5.0 13.9 41.4

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 Nova Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 4.0 26.0 n/a
1989 138 3.9 35.3 n/a
1990 134 5.0 26.8 n/a
1991 137 5.2 26.3 n/a
1992 148 5.3 27.9 n/a
1993 126 4.6 27.4 0
1994 127 4.2 30.2 0
1995 134 5.3 25.3 0
1996 134 5.3 25.3 0
1997 132 5.2 25.4 0
1998 140 6.3 22.2 0
1999 140 6.3 22.2 0
2000 164 5.8 28.3 0
2001 137 5.8 23.6 1.5
2002 132 4.8 27.5 0.8
2003 132 4.8 27.5 0.8
2004 111 4.4 25.2 1.9
2005 97 4.4 22.0 1.2
2006 88 4.0 22.0 2.6
2007 79 2.6 30.4 3.9
2008 76 6.7 11.3 6.6
2009 86 4.6 18.3 9.3
2010 82 4.4 18.6 12.2
2011 72 n/a n/a 0
2012 65 3.0 21.6 n/a
2013 55 3.2 17.1 18.2
2014 51 3.4 15.0 15.7
2015 60 3.0 20.0 18.3
2016 53 3.0 17.6 22.6
2017 56 3.1 18.0 8.9
2018 48 3.0 16.0 20.8
2019 39 3.0 13.0 28.2
2020 53 n/a n/a 34
2021 56 3.1 17.9 39.3
2022 170 9.4 18.0 34.1
2023 82 5.0 16.1 39
2024 70 5.0 13.9 41.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nova Education Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,661

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nova Education Center

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 414th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 531st of 2348 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nova Education Center)56.366.7
 10.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)60.861.9
 1.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nova Education Center)31.327.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)37.431.7
 5.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Nova Education Center)6021.4
 38.6%
   12th Grade Science (Novato Unified)40.737.6
 3.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3982
 110.3%
African American15
 400%
American Indian01
Asian03
Hispanic927
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White2539
 56%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%39%
 10.8%

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Students at Nova Education Center are 47% White, 30% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Nova Education Center ranks 529th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Nova Education Center.


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