Serving 1,249 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Jose Charter Academy's student population of 1,249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Jose Charter Academy is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are San Jose Charter Academy often compared to?
San Jose Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orangewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Jose Charter Academy?
1,249 students attend San Jose Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of San Jose Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 21% 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 24:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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