Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Core Butte Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Core Butte Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Core Butte Charter's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Core Butte Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Core Butte Charter is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core Butte Charter's ranking?
Core Butte Charter is ranked #3775 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Core Butte Charter?
The graduation rate of Core Butte Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Core Butte Charter?
848 students attend Core Butte Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Core Butte Charter students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Core Butte Charter?
Core Butte Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Core Butte Charter offer ?
Core Butte Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Core Butte Charter part of?
Core Butte Charter is part of Core Butte Charter School District.
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