Sycamore Creek Community Charter

17131 Emerald Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Creek Community Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sycamore Creek Community Charter's student population of 158 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Sycamore Creek Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Creek Community Charter is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
20-24%
47%
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
(22-23)
21.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Creek Community Charter's ranking?
Sycamore Creek Community Charter is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Creek Community Charter often compared to?
Sycamore Creek Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Kinetic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Creek Community Charter?
158 students attend Sycamore Creek Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sycamore Creek Community Charter students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Creek Community Charter?
Sycamore Creek Community Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Creek Community Charter offer ?
Sycamore Creek Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sycamore Creek Community Charter part of?
Sycamore Creek Community Charter is part of Sycamore Creek Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Sycamore Creek Community Charter located?
Sycamore Creek Community Charter is located in the Oak View neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Oak View.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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