Serving 272 students in grades 7-12, Ernest Kimme 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy's student population of 272 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
272 students attend Ernest Kimme Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest Kimme Charter Academy offer ?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ernest Kimme Charter Academy part of?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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