Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a public charter school serving grades 7–12 in Rocklin, California a northeastern suburb located near Sacramento, California. It is part of the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools, which also includes two elementary schools and one TK-8 school located in Rocklin.
Serving 772 students in grades 7-12, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Rankings
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is ranked #1251 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Western Sierra Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rocklin High School, Whitney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
772 students attend Western Sierra Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy offer ?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy part of?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is part of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy School District.
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