KEITH MCCARTHY ACADEMY

Keith McCarthy Academy is a public school that is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified school district, located in Lake Elsinore, CA with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Keith McCarthy Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Keith McCarthy Academy is a specialized educational institution located in Lake Elsinore, California, operating under the umbrella of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. The academy is designed to serve students who may require an alternative educational setting to reach their academic and personal goals. By offering a smaller, more focused environment, the school aims to provide personalized attention that helps students overcome barriers to learning, regain academic credit, and work toward high school graduation.

The program at Keith McCarthy Academy emphasizes both academic recovery and student development. Because it functions as an alternative school, it often caters to students who benefit from non-traditional instruction, flexible scheduling, or a more intimate classroom atmosphere compared to a large comprehensive high school. Through its targeted support systems, the academy strives to foster a supportive culture that encourages students to stay on track, improve their study habits, and ultimately prepare for post-secondary success or career opportunities.

For more information, contact Keith McCarthy Academy at (951) 253-7777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4305 Ed Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-2711
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KEITH MCCARTHY ACADEMY is a public school in Lake Elsinore, CA with about 197 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
197
Teachers:
11.25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Virtual with face to face options
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
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 197 students

Hispanic/Latino
50.3%
White
38.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
41.1%
Male
58.9%

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.