Leroy Greene Academy
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Leroy Greene Academy
Leroy Greene Academy is an innovative public high school located in Sacramento, California. It is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District and is a California Distinguished School. The Academy offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that prepares students for college and career success. The Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs, including sports, clubs, and internships.
Leroy Greene Academy is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication in the learning process.
The Academy offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement classes, honors classes, and career and technical education courses. It also provides a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as robotics, debate, and theater. The school also provides internships and work-based learning opportunities.
Leroy Greene Academy is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and career success.
Address:
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833Phone:
(916) 567-5560
Site:
Grades:
6 – 12
Enrollment:
822 students
Overview Leroy Greene Academy
Leroy Greene Academy serves 822 students in grades 6-12.
Leroy Greene Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Leroy Greene Academy
Leroy Greene Academy is ranked within the top 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 Leroy Greene Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.