MATT GARCIA CAREER AND COLLEGE ACADEMY

Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified school district, located in Fairfield, CA with about 239 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Matt Garcia Career and College Academy (MGCCA), located in Fairfield, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing personalized academic pathways that help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for life after high school. By offering a smaller campus setting and a more flexible structure, the academy aims to foster a supportive community that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional coursework, the academy emphasizes career readiness and post-secondary transitions. The curriculum is tailored to bridge the gap between high school and the workforce or higher education, ensuring that students develop the practical skills necessary for success in their chosen fields. By prioritizing a blend of academic rigor and career-focused learning, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy serves as a vital resource for students seeking to overcome educational barriers and achieve their long-term professional and personal goals.

For more information, contact Matt Garcia Career and College Academy at (707) 424-9400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 Civic Center Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533-4806
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MATT GARCIA CAREER AND COLLEGE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Fairfield, CA with about 239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
239
Teachers:
10.63
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 239 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.9%
Black or African American
18.8%
White
16.7%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.