Sebastopol Independent Charter serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sebastopol Independent Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sebastopol Independent Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sebastopol Independent Charter's student population of 262 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sebastopol Independent Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sebastopol Independent Charter is 0.39, 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
#408 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
11%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
77%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sebastopol Independent Charter's ranking?
Sebastopol Independent Charter is ranked #408 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sebastopol Independent Charter?
262 students attend Sebastopol Independent Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sebastopol Independent Charter students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebastopol Independent Charter?
Sebastopol Independent Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sebastopol Independent Charter offer ?
Sebastopol Independent Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sebastopol Independent Charter part of?
Sebastopol Independent Charter is part of Sebastopol Independent Charter School District.
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