Serving 207 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arete Charter Academy's student population of 207 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Arete Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arete Charter Academy is 0.40, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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 #5734 out of 9,523 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arete Charter Academy?
207 students attend Arete Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Arete Charter Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arete Charter Academy?
Arete Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, 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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