Serving 343 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- 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 343 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 0.67, 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
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Kimme Charter Academy's ranking?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
343 students attend Ernest Kimme Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, 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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