GREENWOOD ACADEMY

Greenwood Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Richmond, CA with about 358 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 15 teachers, Greenwood 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.

Greenwood Academy, located at 831 Chanslor Ave. in Richmond, California, is a specialized educational institution within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. It functions as an alternative education site, primarily serving students who require a more individualized or supportive learning environment than what is provided in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The academy focuses on credit recovery and academic intervention, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation and remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate campus culture that prioritizes student-teacher relationships and personalized instruction. By utilizing a flexible approach to learning, Greenwood Academy seeks to re-engage students who may have struggled in larger settings, offering them the resources and guidance necessary to succeed academically and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated support staff, the academy strives to foster a sense of community and academic resilience among its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Greenwood Academy at (510) 231-1402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.