Keith McCarthy Academy
Lake Elsinore, CA · High School
Performance Overview
About This School
Keith McCarthy Academy is a high school located in Lake Elsinore, California. The school serves 593 students.
With a DataScore of 57/100 (C), Keith McCarthy Academy performs at the state average for California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keith McCarthy Academy has a DataScore of 57/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Keith McCarthy Academy has 593 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.7:1.
Yes, Keith McCarthy Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +30, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Keith McCarthy Academy is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified in Lake Elsinore, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.