South Bay Charter
Tel:
(707) 443-4828
South Bay Charter serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Bay Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Bay Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Bay Charter's student population of 55 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 55 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
South Bay Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 South Bay Charter is 0.69, which is more 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 | #4908 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 15% | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 12% |
Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 49% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | South Bay Union Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Bay Charter is Academy Of The Redwoods (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pacific View Charter 2.0 (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Bay Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eureka South Bay Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 168 students
0.4 miles
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828 0.4 4-6 168 - Eureka Pine Hill Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 247 students
2.2 miles
5230 Vance Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596 2.2 K-3 247 - Fortuna Academy Of The Redwoods Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
2.6 miles
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203 2.6 9-12 170 - Eureka Ridgewood Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 277 students
3.1 miles
2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930 3.1 K-2 277 - Eureka Alice Birney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 403 students
3.3 miles
717 S. Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495 3.3 K-5 403
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