West Park Charter Academy

Summary:

West Park Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Fresno, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 204 students. The school is part of the West Park Elementary District, which is ranked 1423 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Park Charter Academy has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 41.1% to 71.8%, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 85%. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 12.9% to 53.6%, much higher than the state average. While the school has seen a decline in chronic absenteeism, from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to 0.4% in 2022-2023, this is still higher than the state average. West Park Charter Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and local district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 40.74% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.73% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.04% to 87.41% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing West Park Charter Academy to nearby alternative schools, such as Endeavor Charter, located about 8 miles away, it becomes clear that the school is struggling in several key areas. Endeavor Charter has much higher graduation rates (90.9%), lower dropout rates (4.5%), and better test scores across the board. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at West Park Charter Academy suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which, combined with its status as an alternative school, likely contributes to the challenges it faces in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2695 South Valentine Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93706-9042


(559) 233-6501

District: West Park Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2369th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,953 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.3%
White:
20.9%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Park Charter Academy 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 30.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Park Charter Academy ranks worse than 85.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Park Charter Academy ranks worse than 71.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Park Charter 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: Hispanic (73.3%), White (20.9%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Park Charter Academy is 21. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Park Charter Academy is $10,953.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

West Park Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks West Park Charter Academy 2369th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See West Park Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Park Charter Academy 1654th of 2323 California public high schools. (See West Park Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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West Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Park Elementary 1423rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Park Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.43 4313th 4809 10.3%
2008 13.91 4725th 5113 7.6%
2009 11.13 4955th 5193 4.6%
2010 7.05 5235th 5314 1.5%
2021 35.23 861st 1417 39.2%
2022 30.81 3809th 5883 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Park Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.34 1393rd 1769 21.3%
2005 24.62 1342nd 1777 24.5%
2006 24.46 1391st 1804 22.9%
2007 16.32 1743rd 1999 12.8%
2008 11.26 1862nd 2005 7.1%
2009 7.39 1961st 2063 4.9%
2010 13.51 1993rd 2179 8.5%
2011 3.95 2193rd 2236 1.9%
2012 3.14 2228th 2259 1.4%
2013 5.82 2308th 2379 3.0%
2015 21.43 1970th 2477 20.5%
2016 20.67 2001st 2497 19.9%
2017 16.06 2180th 2508 13.1%
2018 6.06 2435th 2480 1.8%
2019 10.20 2546th 2715 6.2%
2021 22.15 708th 894 20.8%
2022 15.69 2415th 2740 11.9%
2023 22.61 2155th 2802 23.1%
2024 17.41 2369th 2777 14.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.28 2193rd 2230 1.7%
2019 13.75 2184th 2369 7.8%
2021 35.83 465th 721 35.5%
2022 29.86 1704th 2458 30.7%
2023 27.74 1862nd 2549 27.0%
2024 16.81 2296th 2575 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.35 2242nd 2262 0.9%
2019 8.48 2300th 2380 3.4%
2021 26.15 547th 738 25.9%
2022 20.81 2042nd 2509 18.6%
2023 23.34 1958th 2547 23.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.35 2240th 2273 1.5%
2019 13.27 2214th 2407 8.0%
2021 20.50 637th 763 16.5%
2022 14.92 2294th 2527 9.2%
2023 21.50 2028th 2558 20.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.70 2039th 2072 1.6%
2019 11.81 2088th 2213 5.6%
2022 23.45 1885th 2359 20.1%
2023 36.20 1407th 2391 41.2%
2024 12.12 2264th 2383 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Park Charter Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.64 969th 1653 41.4%
2005 26.52 1147th 1901 39.7%
2006 31.90 1041st 1968 47.1%
2007 22.99 1373rd 2063 33.4%
2008 22.58 1432nd 2117 32.4%
2009 20.38 1799th 2238 19.6%
2010 21.19 1573rd 2281 31.0%
2011 16.28 1789th 2367 24.4%
2012 12.75 1902nd 2354 19.2%
2013 13.21 1975th 2426 18.6%
2015 10.86 1777th 1994 10.9%
2016 16.36 1584th 2039 22.3%
2017 11.55 1729th 2021 14.4%
2018 12.53 1679th 2017 16.8%
2019 24.16 1540th 2133 27.8%
2021 17.67 1051st 1290 18.5%
2022 29.74 1438th 2123 32.3%
2023 25.04 1558th 2348 33.6%
2024 20.81 1654th 2323 28.8%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 739th 938 21.2%
2019 69.98 117th 941 87.6%
2023 24.10 1073rd 1323 18.9%
2024 25.78 1017th 1350 24.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.79 894th 1547 42.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.41 1541st 1862 17.2%
2019 23.50 1441st 1937 25.6%
2021 14.27 965th 1126 14.3%
2022 35.20 1244th 1943 36.0%
2023 29.46 1424th 2247 36.6%
2024 24.09 1559th 2235 30.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.21 1505th 1760 14.5%
2019 21.67 1420th 1833 22.5%
2021 12.40 934th 1054 11.4%
2022 22.38 1445th 1858 22.2%
2023 19.27 1612th 2118 23.9%
2024 18.15 1631st 2098 22.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.43 1667th 1834 9.1%
2019 21.46 1422nd 1880 24.4%
2021 17.19 931st 1122 17.0%
2022 31.84 1255th 1916 34.5%
2023 30.52 1318th 2207 40.3%
2024 20.04 1591st 2172 26.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.90 1412th 1742 18.9%
2019 23.34 1364th 1814 24.8%
2022 39.53 1109th 1861 40.4%
2023 32.98 1301st 2142 39.3%
2024 16.73 1660th 2125 21.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Park Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.06 1339th 1434 6.6%
2024 10.52 1207th 1406 14.2%
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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 West Park Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 18 11 6 53 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 18 11 6 53 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 15 0 9 74 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 7 7 10 81 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 23 9 9 55 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2000 43 53 15 137 1 n/a n/a 18 267
2001 169 24 15 201 2 n/a n/a 22 433
2002 160 28 95 232 8 n/a n/a 39 562
2003 160 28 95 232 8 n/a n/a 39 562
2004 135 8 16 229 1 n/a n/a 35 424
2005 106 2 4 117 0 n/a n/a 30 259
2006 117 2 0 107 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 92 5 7 116 2 n/a n/a 2 224
2008 135 13 11 206 8 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 121 24 21 311 10 1 3 0 491
2010 214 31 34 337 17 1 0 0 634
2011 63 14 7 247 7 0 0 0 338
2012 56 19 3 299 7 0 1 0 385
2013 60 19 0 252 2 1 3 0 337
2014 41 9 7 221 4 0 2 0 284
2015 41 12 8 231 3 0 3 0 298
2016 38 7 1 189 5 0 8 0 248
2017 34 10 0 207 4 0 7 0 262
2018 36 5 1 212 3 0 10 0 267
2019 37 9 3 253 5 1 10 0 318
2020 38 9 4 220 1 0 8 0 280
2021 43 9 6 221 1 0 9 0 289
2022 34 5 7 225 2 0 5 0 278
2023 34 5 3 157 1 0 4 0 204
2024 36 4 2 126 1 0 3 0 172

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Park Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 88 5.0 17.6 94.3
1996 88 5.0 17.6 94.3
1997 98 5.3 18.5 91.8
1998 105 7.3 14.4 94.3
1999 96 7.3 13.2 79.2
2000 267 6.0 44.5 4.4
2001 433 12.6 34.4 44.3
2002 562 24.1 23.3 30.8
2003 562 24.1 23.3 30.8
2004 424 18.0 23.6 36.8
2005 259 12.3 21.1 62
2006 228 12.8 17.8 44.3
2007 224 15.3 14.6 76.6
2008 373 17.0 21.9 59.5
2009 491 32.0 14.3 69
2010 634 32.5 19.5 68
2011 338 n/a n/a 58.9
2012 385 16.1 23.8 n/a
2013 337 16.0 20.9 36.5
2014 284 13.0 21.8 79.2
2015 298 13.0 22.9 75.8
2016 248 14.0 17.7 88.7
2017 262 12.0 21.8 88.2
2018 267 13.9 19.0 89.9
2019 318 15.0 21.2 86.2
2020 280 n/a n/a 85.4
2021 289 14.9 19.3 84.1
2022 278 13.0 21.3 87.4
2023 204 9.6 21.0 73
2024 172 8.1 21.0 84.9

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 West Park Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 88 5.0 17.6 94.3
1996 88 5.0 17.6 94.3
1997 98 5.3 18.5 91.8
1998 105 7.3 14.4 94.3
1999 96 7.3 13.2 79.2
2000 267 6.0 44.5 4.4
2001 433 12.6 34.4 44.3
2002 562 24.1 23.3 30.8
2003 562 24.1 23.3 30.8
2004 424 18.0 23.6 36.8
2005 259 12.3 21.1 62
2006 228 12.8 17.8 44.3
2007 224 15.3 14.6 76.6
2008 373 17.0 21.9 59.5
2009 491 32.0 14.3 69
2010 634 32.5 19.5 68
2011 338 n/a n/a 58.9
2012 385 16.1 23.8 n/a
2013 337 16.0 20.9 36.5
2014 284 13.0 21.8 79.2
2015 298 13.0 22.9 75.8
2016 248 14.0 17.7 88.7
2017 262 12.0 21.8 88.2
2018 267 13.9 19.0 89.9
2019 318 15.0 21.2 86.2
2020 280 n/a n/a 85.4
2021 289 14.9 19.3 84.1
2022 278 13.0 21.3 87.4
2023 204 9.6 21.0 73
2024 172 8.1 21.0 84.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Park Charter Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Park Charter Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2546th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2155th of 2802 Middle schools
 16.9%
Ranks 1540th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1558th of 2348 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Charter Academy)2016.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Elementary)22.510.9
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Park Charter Academy)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Park Elementary)12.28.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Charter Academy)30.646.2
 15.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Elementary)28.822.7
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Park Charter Academy)8.616.7
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Park Elementary)8.37
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Charter Academy)1429.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Elementary)31.220.3
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Park Charter Academy)08.8
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Park Elementary)6.59
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (West Park Charter Academy)9.315.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (West Park Elementary)16.310.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Charter Academy)36.840.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Park Elementary)36.840.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Park Charter Academy)85.1
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Park Elementary)85.1
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (West Park Charter Academy)2.915
 12.1%
   12th Grade Science (West Park Elementary)2.915
 12.1%
   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 Students318204
 35.8%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian33
Hispanic253157
 37.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3734
 8.1%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%73%
 13.1%


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West Park Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 14.7% of California alternative schools.

Students at West Park Charter Academy are 73% Hispanic, 21% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended West Park Charter Academy.


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