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Invictus Academy of Richmond

7150 Portola Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Mission

Invictus Academy of Richmond (Invictus) prepares 100% of students in grades 7–12 to thrive in the colleges of their choice, solve relevant problems, and communicate with confidence. Invictus is a new school that opened in the 2018–19 school year. Stay up to date with school news and upcoming events by visiting Invictus’ website.

Curriculum & Instruction

Invictus has curated a rigorous, culturally responsive, standards-aligned curriculum that prepares students for success in college. Students are required to complete the A-G course requirements to graduate high school, which ensure they are eligible to apply to UC/CSU schools. In addition, students have the option to take a variety of AP courses and take part in a personalized learning period, advisory, and electives.

Culture & Safety

Invictus implements a school-wide positive behavior intervention system (PBIS), which teachers and staff are trained to implement during 3 weeks of professional development before the school year starts. We have developed a library of restorative assignments and exercises that students complete when they breach school wide expectations, and our Dean’s Office works with students to help them learn and grow from mistakes, all while celebrating students when they make good choices. Finally, we place huge emphasis on parent communication, including calling families to share good news (not just constructive feedback).

Programs & Activities

Invictus values communication with parents. The school sends a weekly report home with students so that parents are informed about their child’s progress and hosts multiple forums for parents to offer input and partner with school staff. Invictus also believes in helping students grow their non-academic skills and offers electives, where teachers teach students an activity of interest to them (e.g., basketball, yoga, chess, and more).

COVID-19 Safety Information

Invictus partners with the CDPH to implement the latest best practices. Invictus is providing in-person instruction. All high-touch services are sanitized on a daily basis. We have a largely outdoor campus; all transitions and lunch are outdoors. We have masks available for students and staff who desire to wear one.

Enrollment Priorities

The following information will be used to prioritize applicants at Invictus Academy of Richmond during the Round One student assignment process. No particular type of applicant is guaranteed admission, and all applicants are prioritized in the following way:

  1. Siblings of students already admitted to Invictus Academy, provided siblings would attend the school concurrently
  2. Children of founding families of Invictus Academy and children of Invictus Academy regular, full-time employees, not to exceed 10% of the total enrollment
  3. Children residing within the District
  4. All other students who reside in the state of California

 

* Students who qualify for priority #1 will not exceed 10% of total enrollment

Invictus Academy makes every attempt to accommodate siblings who apply together in the same school year. A separate enrollment application must be submitted for each student.

Grades Served

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

School Hours

8:30am - 3:45pm

After Care

3:45 - 4pm

Before Care

8 - 8:30am

Public Transportation

AC Transit: 70, 72, 72M, 72R

Uniforms

Yes

Principal

Executive Director: Shawn Benjamin; Principal: Esther Prokopienko

By the Numbers

Total Enrollment
234
Race/Ethnicity
4% Asian
18% Black/African-American
51% Latino/Hispanic
13% White
13% Other
Suspension Rate: 2%
Chronic Absenteeism Rate: 47%

Special Education

Economically Disadvantaged

English Language Learners

Academic Comparison

Average academic scores (SBAC) for grades tested compared to the public school average score (district and charter) for the same grades.

English Scores
41%
40%
Math Scores
14%
14%
Academic Performance
English Language Arts
29%
29%
28%
13%
Math
59%
28%
10%
4%

This school profile includes data available through CA Department of Education (CDE) or other sources. Due to the pandemic and resulting changes, data is released for multiple school years: Student / school demographic data, Graduation Rate, Chronic Absenteeism Rate, Suspension Rate, Academic Comparison, and Academic Performance are from the 2023-24 academic yearUC/CSU Eligibility data are from 2022-23. Some data is reported by schools to provide more up-to-date information and may differ from published CDE data.

Invictus Academy of Richmond