At a glance
Reported students
1,845
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,845
Wonderful College Prep Academy: 1,845 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,974
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Wonderful College Prep Academy
Wonderful College Prep Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Delano. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Wonderful College Prep Academy District. NCES reports 1,845 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.7%) and Asian (4.2%). English learners represent 32.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wonderful College Prep Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic92.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Wonderful College Prep Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary · Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 477 | 0.8 mi |
| La Vina Middle Middle · Delano Union Elementary | 06–08 | 521 | 1 mi |
| Harvest Elementary Elementary · Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 365 | 1.1 mi |
| Valley High High · Delano Joint Union High | 09–12 | 71 | 1.2 mi |
| Cesar E. Chavez High High · Delano Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,318 | 1.2 mi |
| McFarland Independent Other · McFarland Unified | KG–12 | 23 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wonderful College Prep Academy
What grades does Wonderful College Prep Academy serve?
Wonderful College Prep Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Wonderful College Prep Academy District.
How many students attend Wonderful College Prep Academy?
Wonderful College Prep Academy reported 1,845 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,974 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wonderful College Prep Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 1,845 students and 90.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wonderful College Prep Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wonderful College Prep Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wonderful College Prep Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wonderful College Prep Academy in?
Wonderful College Prep Academy is part of Wonderful College Prep Academy District, based in Delano, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wonderful College Prep Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morningside (0.8 mi), La Vina Middle (1 mi), Harvest Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.