Sebastopol Independent Charter
Tel:
(707) 824-9700
Sebastopol Independent Charter serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sebastopol Independent Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sebastopol Independent Charter's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sebastopol Independent Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sebastopol Independent Charter is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1163 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 75% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sebastopol Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sebastopol Independent Charter is Laguna High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Sonoma County Consortium (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Side Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sebastopol Park Side Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 266 students
0.2 miles
7450 Bodega Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7400 0.2 K-4 266 - Sebastopol Laguna High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 81 students
0.3 miles
445 Taft St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-6484 0.3 9-12 81 - Sebastopol West Sonoma County Consortium Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 38 students
0.3 miles
462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911 0.3 K-12 38 - Sebastopol Analy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,145 student
0.4 miles
6950 Analy Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2300 0.4 9-12 1,145 - Sebastopol Brook Haven Elementary School Grades: 5-8 | 225 students
0.7 miles
7905 Valentine Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4590 0.7 5-8 225
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