Serving 611 students in grades 7-12, Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Da Vinci Charter Academy's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Da Vinci Charter 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 Da Vinci Charter Academy is 0.62, 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
#1546 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Da Vinci Charter Academy's ranking?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is ranked #1546 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Da Vinci Charter Academy often compared to?
Da Vinci Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Senior High School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Da Vinci Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Da Vinci Charter Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy?
611 students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Da Vinci Charter Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Da Vinci Charter Academy offer ?
Da Vinci Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Da Vinci Charter Academy part of?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Da Vinci Charter Academy located?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is located in the Davis Manor neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Davis Manor.
School Calendar
View the Da Vinci Charter Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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