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Voices College-Bound Language Academy

201 28th St, Richmond, CA 94804

Mission

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-language program. In addition, we will ensure students demonstrate high academic achievement and apply critical thinking skills while making sense of their role within their own culture and the greater society.

Curriculum & Instruction

Data Driven School Culture, Differentiation on a Daily Basis, Culturally Responsive Practices, Professional Learning Community.

Voices WCC offers a dedicated ELD program to students of all levels.

Culture & Safety

Programs & Activities

All students will be biliterate (can read and write proficiently in Spanish and English), bicultural (can understand and appreciate both American and Latino culture) and bilingual (can speak both English and Spanish proficiently).

COVID-19 Safety Information

Enrollment Priorities

1. Sibiling attending
2. In District
3. FRL
4. Employee Child

Grades Served

TK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

School Hours

8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri

After Care

Voices WCC offers free after-school program in collaboration with Boys & Girls Club

Before Care

NA

Public Transportation

Uniforms

Yes

Principal

Keri Szymanski

By the Numbers

Total Enrollment
343
Race/Ethnicity
1% Asian
1% Black/African-American
97% Latino/Hispanic
1% Other
Suspension Rate: 1.3%
Chronic Absenteeism Rate: 38%

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
21%
33%
Math Scores
15%
23%
Academic Performance
English Language Arts
55%
24%
13%
8%
Math
53%
32%
13%
2%

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.

Voices College-Bound Language Academy