John Adams Academy - Lincoln

John Adams Academy - Lincoln

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1797 Bella Breeze Dr,  Lincoln, CA
3.3
1,313 Students
B+
Niche Grade
John Adams Academy is a tuition-free charter school in Lincoln, California. It offers in-person and online instruction for Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade, and stands by the mission, “Restoring America’s Heritage by Developing Servant Leaders.” Admission is based on a lottery system, and the school abides by a rigorous yet rewarding curriculum. John Adams Academy follows the American Classical Leadership Education® model, which emphasizes liberty, virtue, truth, wisdom, and leadership. Each subject is taught in accordance with these pillars, and aims to instill students with the skills they need to become successful in higher education and beyond. John Adams Academy emphasizes well-rounded learning that allows students to get ahead, while maintaining a critical frame of mind. Students are exposed to classical American literature, which teaches them about entrepreneurship and democracy. The school’s curriculum also focuses on the fine arts, with the purpose of teaching students to appreciate beauty. Additional subjects like history, math, and writing are also taught by qualified and dedicated teachers. John Adams Academy maintains a strong culture, with annual events like the Revolution Run, a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile jog-a-thon that raises funds to support the school. The school offers a mentoring program, as well, which underscores its pillar of service and leading by example.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.71

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
4
Student Progress
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
912:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
64%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Black
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#207 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 11 Students
Jessup University 8 Students
California State University - Sacramento 7 Students
Sierra College 7 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 6 Students
University of California - Berkeley 5 Students
University of California - Irvine 4 Students
San Francisco State University 4 Students
University of the Pacific 4 Students
Brigham Young University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies 2 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Engineering 2 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Elementary Education 2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 2 Students
Mathematics 2 Students
Special Education and Teaching 2 Students
Physics 2 Students
History Teacher Education 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
2/21/2023
as someone who has gone to this school for six years and has just left to go to public school this school is not for children who do not fit into "the box" if your child struggles with anything in school DO NOT send them to John Adams, This is not a school that will be willing or happy to help your...
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1.0 parent
8/4/2022
Inexperienced teachers, inept leadership, they state they have 10 core values that the students should follow but the staff and administrators don’t follow them themselves. VERY do as I say not as I do. It’s like a Christian school disguised as a public school.
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5.0 parent
5/30/2022
We love this school. JAA LINCOLN has been great for our kids. They teach kids to think not just memorize to test. We need to raise thinkers and this school does that.
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5.0 parent
5/24/2022
John Adams Academies is a charter school with a focus on American history and philosophy. There is also an emphasis on classical texts (mostly in the older grades). The school teaches scholars their 10 Core Values from an early age (see their website). They are still held to state standards and teac...
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