The San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a charter school in San Carlos, California, United States, created in 1994, the first charter school in California and the second in the US. The San Carlos Charter Learning Center has a student population of about 350 students in grades K-8.
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
San Carlos Charter Learning Center's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Carlos Charter Learning Center 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
#409 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
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 San Carlos Charter Learning Center's ranking?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center is ranked #409 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Carlos Charter Learning Center often compared to?
San Carlos Charter Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
367 students attend San Carlos Charter Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of San Carlos Charter Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Carlos Charter Learning Center offer ?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is San Carlos Charter Learning Center part of?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center is part of San Carlos Charter Learning Center School District.
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