San Jose Charter Academy is a charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in West Covina, California.
Serving 1,255 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Jose Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
San Jose Charter Academy's student population of 1,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
TO DREAM. TO DO. TO CHANGE.
School Rankings
San Jose Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Jose Charter Academy is 0.47, 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
#1099 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Jose Charter Academy's ranking?
San Jose Charter Academy is ranked #1099 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Jose Charter Academy often compared to?
San Jose Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orangewood Elementary School, Merced Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Jose Charter Academy?
1,255 students attend San Jose Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of San Jose Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Jose Charter Academy?
San Jose Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Jose Charter Academy offer ?
San Jose Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is San Jose Charter Academy part of?
San Jose Charter Academy is part of San Jose Charter Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is San Jose Charter Academy located?
San Jose Charter Academy is located in the Walnut Valley neighborhood of West Covina, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Walnut Valley.
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