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NOVA Academy - Coachella District

California · Public School District
1
Schools
231
Students
$15,883
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
91.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+39pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NOVA Academy - Coachella District is a public school district in California serving 231 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,883 is above average for a US public school district. 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NOVA Academy - CoachellaCharter09–12231
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,883+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
83.1%
Local (property tax)
11.9%
Federal
5.0%

State funding accounts for 83% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
231
Students
91%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
91% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NOVA Academy - Coachella District?
NOVA Academy - Coachella District has 1 public school, serving a total of 231 students.
What is the graduation rate for NOVA Academy - Coachella District?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NOVA Academy - Coachella District spend per student?
NOVA Academy - Coachella District spends $15,883 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NOVA Academy - Coachella District?
91% of students in NOVA Academy - Coachella District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NOVA Academy - Coachella District?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in NOVA Academy - Coachella District is a charter school.
What grade levels does NOVA Academy - Coachella District serve?
NOVA Academy - Coachella District serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for NOVA Academy - Coachella District?
The median opportunity score across schools in NOVA Academy - Coachella District is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.