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Accelerated Achievement Academy

Hollister · San Benito County · 1151 Buena Vista Road, Hollister, CA 95023-3329

(831) 636-4460 · www.hesd.org

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10/10
#63
Rank 63 out of 1,315
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #44 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #51 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #133 · 90th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into Hollister, a small agricultural city in San Benito County that sits at the edge of the Diablo Range, Accelerated Achievement Academy is quietly one of the strongest middle-grade schools in California — landing in the top 5% statewide across English, math, and science. Families who want a rigorous academic environment for their upper elementary and middle schoolers without uprooting to a major metro will find this school genuinely hard to beat. Hollister itself has a tight-knit, small-town feel with easy access to the outdoors, making it an appealing spot for families who want strong academics alongside a grounded, community-oriented way of life.

Student Demographics

151 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
109 (72%)
White
17 (11%)
Asian
13 (9%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
9 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged74 (49%)
Students with Disabilities3 (2%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

151
Enrollment
5.5
Teachers (FTE)
27.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #926 · 33rd percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found