Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arete Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arete Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Arete Charter Academy's student population of 216 students has grown by 369% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arete Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arete Charter Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
59%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arete Charter Academy's ranking?
Arete Charter Academy is ranked #2042 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Arete Charter Academy?
216 students attend Arete Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Arete Charter Academy students are Two or more races, 29% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arete Charter Academy?
Arete Charter Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arete Charter Academy offer ?
Arete Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arete Charter Academy part of?
Arete Charter Academy is part of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District.
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