Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dehesa 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dehesa Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dehesa Charter?
The graduation rate of Dehesa Charter is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dehesa Charter?
464 students attend Dehesa Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dehesa Charter students are White, 27% 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 Dehesa Charter?
Dehesa Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dehesa Charter offer ?
Dehesa Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dehesa Charter part of?
Dehesa Charter is part of Dehesa Charter School District.
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