Top Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 540 students in Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public School in Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
540 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District, which is ranked #148 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)0.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
45%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,743 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,957 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,743
$26,022
Spending / Student
$9,957
$22,604
Best Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District manages 1 public schools serving 540 students.
What is the rank of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District is ranked #148 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District?
45% of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,957 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Can Public Schools Charge for Required Graduation Courses?
Can a public school charge for a course your child needs to graduate? Learn how state rules, course alternatives, summer programs, and fee waivers affect the answer, plus what parents should request before paying, accepting a substitute, or challenging a charge that threatens graduation plans.
Save Your Child's Work Before a School Account Closes
School accounts may close after graduation or a transfer, leaving important projects inaccessible. Learn what families should save, which deadlines to confirm, how to check exported files, and why shared links alone may not preserve your child's work for future applications, learning, or personal memories.
School Commute Time: When Distance Affects School Fit
Is your child's school commute becoming too demanding? Learn how to weigh educational benefits against daily strain, recognize warning signs, explore practical adjustments, and decide when a closer school fits.
