Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a public charter high school located in Tuolumne, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 194 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic performance, exceptional graduation and dropout rates, and a unique educational approach focused on the visual and performing arts.

Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy's students significantly outperform the state and Summerville Union High School district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). For example, in 2023-2024, 83.33% of 11th-grade students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63.85% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school has also maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the past four school years, far exceeding the district and state averages.

Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy serves a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic (43% in 2023-2024) and low socioeconomic status (80% in 2023-2024) students. The school's exceptional performance on academic metrics for these student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, setting it apart from the nearby Bret Harte Union High, Summerville High, and other schools in the Bret Harte Union High and Summerville Union High School districts. This commitment to equity and inclusion, combined with the school's unique focus on the visual and performing arts, makes Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 17555 Tuolumne Rd.
       Tuolumne, CA  95379-9701


(209) 928-4228

District: Summerville Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.8% Help


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Compare Details Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks better than 86.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks better than 94.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy 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 (69.8%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy is 15.3. 4 high schools in the Summerville Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy 375th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy 127th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.19 635th 1769 64.1%
2005 77.85 317th 1777 82.2%
2006 73.28 407th 1804 77.4%
2007 87.41 168th 1999 91.6%
2008 65.85 572nd 2005 71.5%
2009 90.50 99th 2063 95.2%
2010 84.57 205th 2179 90.6%
2011 87.01 150th 2236 93.3%
2012 63.46 734th 2259 67.5%
2013 62.09 830th 2379 65.1%
2015 79.33 445th 2477 82.0%
2016 63.28 794th 2497 68.2%
2017 77.45 525th 2508 79.1%
2018 79.12 467th 2480 81.2%
2021 81.34 130th 894 85.5%
2022 58.15 939th 2740 65.7%
2023 84.93 374th 2802 86.7%
2024 85.36 375th 2777 86.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.21 617th 2262 72.7%
2022 47.78 1118th 2509 55.4%
2023 81.52 411th 2547 83.9%
2024 75.58 532nd 2546 79.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 690th 1496 53.9%
2022 54.05 694th 1555 55.4%
2024 73.50 355th 1535 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.76 252nd 1653 84.8%
2005 71.42 229th 1901 88.0%
2006 76.42 174th 1968 91.2%
2007 72.21 223rd 2063 89.2%
2008 76.26 178th 2117 91.6%
2009 74.99 190th 2238 91.5%
2010 72.73 237th 2281 89.6%
2011 83.65 94th 2367 96.0%
2012 87.86 49th 2354 97.9%
2013 76.76 186th 2426 92.3%
2015 84.46 283rd 1994 85.8%
2016 94.82 77th 2039 96.2%
2017 88.23 236th 2021 88.3%
2018 90.05 201st 2017 90.0%
2019 89.08 189th 2133 91.1%
2021 92.65 90th 1290 93.0%
2022 80.45 368th 2123 82.7%
2023 78.90 344th 2348 85.3%
2024 91.92 127th 2323 94.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.77 400th 2247 82.2%
2024 93.89 80th 2235 96.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.60 145th 1760 91.8%
2019 87.07 202nd 1833 89.0%
2021 91.35 89th 1054 91.6%
2022 76.24 372nd 1858 80.0%
2023 73.30 406th 2118 80.8%
2024 84.89 225th 2098 89.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.34 289th 1834 84.2%
2019 84.56 258th 1880 86.3%
2021 90.66 107th 1122 90.5%
2022 79.56 336th 1916 82.5%
2024 98.57 24th 2172 98.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.19 277th 2142 87.1%
2024 96.39 43rd 2125 98.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.93 322nd 1173 72.5%
2019 74.21 267th 1222 78.2%
2022 60.57 453rd 1204 62.4%
2023 59.71 448th 1434 68.8%
2024 74.91 228th 1406 83.8%
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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 Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 66 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 70
2003 66 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 70
2004 65 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2005 62 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 68
2006 81 2 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 94
2007 115 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 126
2008 125 1 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 140
2009 158 1 2 11 2 1 6 0 181
2010 118 1 0 7 2 0 5 0 133
2011 3 0 0 4 0 0 99 0 106
2012 3 0 0 1 0 0 65 0 69
2013 197 4 2 14 11 1 2 0 231
2014 189 3 5 21 11 1 2 0 232
2015 128 0 5 11 6 0 2 0 152
2016 180 2 4 27 6 0 8 0 227
2017 167 2 4 31 5 0 13 0 222
2018 165 3 3 33 6 0 15 0 225
2019 178 2 4 34 6 1 11 0 236
2020 154 1 8 34 6 1 11 0 215
2021 138 2 5 36 1 1 13 0 196
2022 132 1 5 41 0 2 21 0 202
2023 125 1 5 40 0 1 22 0 194
2024 97 1 3 24 1 0 13 0 139

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 70 1.3 53.8 32.9
2003 70 1.3 53.8 32.9
2004 67 1.2 55.8 17.9
2005 68 1.6 42.5 20.6
2006 94 0.4 235.0 8.5
2007 126 1.1 114.5 20.6
2008 140 3.2 43.8 20.7
2009 181 1.4 75.4 10.5
2010 133 1.4 95.0 n/a
2011 106 n/a n/a 33
2012 69 n/a n/a n/a
2013 231 n/a n/a 24.2
2014 232 n/a n/a 27.6
2015 152 n/a n/a 5.9
2016 227 1.0 227.0 25.6
2017 222 0.7 317.1 23
2018 225 3.1 71.2 24.4
2019 236 24.7 9.5 11
2020 215 n/a n/a 20.5
2021 196 10.0 19.4 21.9
2022 202 11.3 17.7 25.7
2023 194 9.4 20.5 38.1
2024 139 9.0 15.3 33.8

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 Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 70 1.3 53.8 32.9
2003 70 1.3 53.8 32.9
2004 67 1.2 55.8 17.9
2005 68 1.6 42.5 20.6
2006 94 0.4 235.0 8.5
2007 126 1.1 114.5 20.6
2008 140 3.2 43.8 20.7
2009 181 1.4 75.4 10.5
2010 133 1.4 95.0 n/a
2011 106 n/a n/a 33
2012 69 n/a n/a n/a
2013 231 n/a n/a 24.2
2014 232 n/a n/a 27.6
2015 152 n/a n/a 5.9
2016 227 1.0 227.0 25.6
2017 222 0.7 317.1 23
2018 225 3.1 71.2 24.4
2019 236 24.7 9.5 11
2020 215 n/a n/a 20.5
2021 196 10.0 19.4 21.9
2022 202 11.3 17.7 25.7
2023 194 9.4 20.5 38.1
2024 139 9.0 15.3 33.8

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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Impact of COVID-19 on Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 344th of 2348 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy)85.766.7
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Summerville Union High)85.766.7
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Science (Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy)61.946.7
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (Summerville Union High)61.946.7
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy)80.573.5
 7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Summerville Union High)64.258.1
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy)38.635.3
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Summerville Union High)30.923.8
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy)44.241.2
 3%
   11th Grade Science (Summerville Union High)32.635
 2.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236194
 17.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander11
White178125
 29.8%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%38.1%
 27.1%


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Yes. Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks in the top 5.5% of California high schools.

Students at Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy.


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