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1050 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Summary
East Palo Alto Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 29th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 7.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,042/1,596 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,221/1,596 (24th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 278 |
| Low-Income Students | 180 (64.7%) |
| English Learners | 98 (35.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math -1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
40.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,042 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
7.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,221 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does East Palo Alto Academy compare within the district?
East Palo Alto Academy is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Sequoia Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does East Palo Alto Academy rank in California?
East Palo Alto Academy ranks No. 1,042 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,221 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at East Palo Alto Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.0% meet the reading standard and 6.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does East Palo Alto Academy compare with other schools in East Palo Alto?
East Palo Alto Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in East Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in East Palo AltoHow does East Palo Alto Academy compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
East Palo Alto Academy is No. 23 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto AcademyThis school | 7.7% | 40.7% |
| KIPP Esperanza High | 36.7% | 53.3% |
| Carlmont High | 75.0% | 87.3% |
