College Connection Academy

199 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

**College Connection Academy (CCA)**, located in San Jose, California, is a specialized educational program operating under the Franklin-McKinley School District. The academy is designed to offer a unique, bridge-style learning environment that focuses on preparing middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By fostering a culture of academic ambition, the school aims to support students in developing the foundational skills, study habits, and mindset necessary to succeed in advanced coursework and eventual college enrollment.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging the resources of the Franklin-McKinley district to provide students with a rigorous curriculum in a supportive, small-school setting. By focusing on early exposure to college-readiness standards, College Connection Academy seeks to narrow the achievement gap and provide students with a clear pathway to higher education. Through its dedicated mission, the school serves as a pivotal stepping stone for families looking to ensure their students are well-prepared for long-term academic and professional success.

199

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Connection Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	61
Black	1
Asian	129
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
129 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
61 (30.7 %)
White
4 (2.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Phone:	(408)347-4827
Website:	http://fmsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 97