MIT ACADEMY
MIT Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Vallejo City Unified school district, located in Vallejo, CA with about 492 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 18 teachers, MIT Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.
MIT Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As its name implies, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to foster a college-preparatory environment, aiming to equip students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher education and the modern workforce.
The school is known for its smaller, supportive learning environment, which allows for closer collaboration between students and faculty. By integrating hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning, MIT Academy seeks to engage students deeply in their coursework while maintaining high academic standards. As part of the public charter system, it operates with a specific mission to provide a distinct, personalized educational experience for students in the Vallejo area who are looking for a focused and challenging academic path.
For more information, contact MIT Academy at (707) 552-6482 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vallejo, CA 94589-1825
(707) 552-6482
http://www.mitacademy.org
MIT ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Vallejo, CA with about 492 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Vallejo City Unified - District:
- Vallejo City Unified
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 18.54
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 492 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.6%
- Asian
- 23.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.2%
- White
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.