California Military Institute

About California Military Institute

The California Military Institute (CMI) is a public military academy located in Los Alamitos, California. Established in 1891, CMI is the oldest military academy in the western United States. The Institute is part of the California State Military Reserve, and is dedicated to providing quality education and training to its cadets.
CMI offers a variety of courses, from basic military training to advanced tactical instruction. The Institute also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and social events. In addition, CMI offers an array of leadership opportunities, such as the Cadet Corps and the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC).
CMI is a great choice for students interested in a military career. The Institute provides a rigorous academic program and comprehensive military training, while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities. In addition, the Institute has a strong sense of community and camaraderie, making it an ideal place to learn and grow.

Address:	755 N. A St. Perris, CA 92570
Phone:	(951) 443-2731
Site:	cmicharter.org
Grades:	5 – 12
Enrollment:	1,046 students

Overview California Military Institute

California Military Institute serves 1,046 students in grades 5-12.
California Military Institute placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on California Military Institute

California Military Institute is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of California Military Institute is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.