Monarch River Academy

2293 E. Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,125 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monarch River Academy 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 1,125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monarch River Academy's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,125 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Monarch River Academy 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 Monarch River Academy is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4213 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
29%
33%
47%
47%
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
33%
55%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Monarch River Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monarch River Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monarch River Academy's ranking?
Monarch River Academy is ranked #4213 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch River Academy?
The graduation rate of Monarch River Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monarch River Academy?
1,125 students attend Monarch River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Monarch River Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarch River Academy?
Monarch River Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monarch River Academy offer ?
Monarch River Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monarch River Academy part of?
Monarch River Academy is part of Monarch River Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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