Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dixie Canyon Community Charter serves the northern part of Sherman Oaks, CA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile radius, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone extending about 1.6 miles from the school, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dixie Canyon Community Charter's student population of 635 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Dolphins are Ready for the World!
School Rankings
Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie Canyon Community Charter is 0.68, which is more 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
#721 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
26%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Canyon Community Charter's ranking?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter is ranked #721 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dixie Canyon Community Charter often compared to?
Dixie Canyon Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Carpenter Community Charter, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter, Riverside Drive Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
635 students attend Dixie Canyon Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dixie Canyon Community Charter students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dixie Canyon Community Charter offer ?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dixie Canyon Community Charter part of?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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