Andrea Torchin
Director of Teaching and Learning
atorchin@balboa-academy.org 
University of California
MS ED, MS, MA

  
Balboa Academy has been very successful in getting our students accepted into the college or university of their choice. 98% of our graduating seniors attend a four year, two year, or junior college. Click on College Enrollment to see the colleges and universities our graduating seniors have attended over the past three years.

College Enrollment

Balboa Academy utilizes NWEA's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests to measure student achievement in reading, language usage and math. MAP tests are given in fall and spring of each year to grades 3-9. In the spring, grade 2 also takes the MAP test. The MAP test is a US standards aligned computerized adaptive assessment that accurately reflects the instructional level of each student and measures growth over time.

MAP SCORES SY 2009-2010

MAP SCORES SY 2010-2011

MAP SCORES SY 2011-2012

5 year trend data attached.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and Examination

Balboa Academy offers courses and examinations for high school students at a college level through College Board’s AP Program.  According to the College Board, “Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.”.

For more information about the AP Program, please visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html..

The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. The AP Scholar is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Sixteen students at Balboa Academy earned AP Scholar awards from the College Board in recognition of their exceptional educational achievement in 2012. The AP Scholar with Honor award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Ten students at BA received this award in 2012. The AP Scholar with Distinction award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Seven students received the AP Scholar with Distinction award. Lastly, the AP International Diploma is awarded to students who receive 3 or higher on five or more AP Exams in three or more subject areas. One student at BA received this prestigious diploma in 2012. In total, thirty-four students received AP Scholar awards in 2012.

In 2012, 129 students took AP Exams with a total of 248 exams. 102 students (79%) received a 3 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination and received college credit or advanced placement recognition from the college or university they attended. 100% of the Seniors in 2012 scored 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam at any point during their high school career divided by the total number of our seniors. AP exam scores are an important factor in determining college acceptance and how well prepared students are for college-level work.

Five Year School Score Summary 2012

Introduction to College Writing

Through a partnership with the University of San Diego, juniors and seniors may receive college credit for completing the Introduction to College Writing Course. In 2011, fifteen students received credit for this course.

PSAT & SAT

All 10th and 11th grade students take the College Board Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) and second semester 11th grade and 12th grade students take College Board Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT).

PSAT Scores SY 1011 & SY 1112

SAT 5 Yr Trend Graph
   
   
Applications are accepted year round. Please download and complete the forms. You may scan and send to admissions@balboa-academy.org or bring to the main office.
Enrollment Form
Recommendation Form
Certification of Immunization
 
Calendar
 
 
 

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