CALIFORNIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY@CENTRAL

California Connections Academy@Central is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Alpaugh Unified school district, located in Alpaugh, CA with about 434 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 12 teachers, California Connections Academy@Central has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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.

California Connections Academy @ Central (CCA@Central) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students across several California counties. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom, the school offers a rigorous, standards-based curriculum delivered via a virtual platform. Students engage with state-certified teachers through live online instruction, interactive lessons, and a structured digital learning management system, allowing families to customize the educational experience to meet individual student needs.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian who monitors progress at home. While the instruction is remote, CCA@Central maintains a strong sense of school community by offering various extracurricular clubs, social events, and optional in-person activities. By combining the accessibility of home-based learning with the support of a dedicated professional faculty, the academy aims to foster academic achievement and personal growth for students who thrive in a non-traditional educational environment.

For more information, contact California Connections Academy@Central at (559) 713-1324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.