Serving 2,419 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cottonwood ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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-12
- Enrollment: 2,419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood's student population of 2,419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood is 0.48, 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
#589 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood's ranking?
Cottonwood is ranked #589 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood often compared to?
Cottonwoodis often viewed alongside schools like El Dorado High School, Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottonwood?
The graduation rate of Cottonwood is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cottonwood?
2,419 students attend Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cottonwood students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood offer ?
Cottonwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cottonwood part of?
Cottonwood is part of Cottonwood School District.
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