Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chawanakee Academy Charter 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 15-19% (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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chawanakee Academy Charter's student population of 187 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
High expectations through Rigorous and Relevant learning opportunities while developing personalized student experience by building positive Relationships and Resiliency.
School Rankings
Chawanakee Academy Charter 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 Chawanakee Academy Charter is 0.60, 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
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chawanakee Academy Charter's ranking?
Chawanakee Academy Charter is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chawanakee Academy Charter often compared to?
Chawanakee Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, North Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Chawanakee Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Chawanakee Academy Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chawanakee Academy Charter?
187 students attend Chawanakee Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chawanakee Academy Charter students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chawanakee Academy Charter?
Chawanakee Academy Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chawanakee Academy Charter offer ?
Chawanakee Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chawanakee Academy Charter part of?
Chawanakee Academy Charter is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
School Calendar
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