Davis School For Independent Study vs. Da Vinci Charter Academy
Should you attend Davis School For Independent Study or Da Vinci Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Davis School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Davis School For Independent Study 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 582 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
7-12
Total Students
145 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1546 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
2
-
Grade 1 Students
3
-
Grade 2 Students
2
-
Grade 3 Students
7
-
Grade 4 Students
4
-
Grade 5 Students
2
-
Grade 6 Students
6
-
Grade 7 Students
9
119
Grade 8 Students
10
109
Grade 9 Students
19
106
Grade 10 Students
18
93
Grade 11 Students
31
80
Grade 12 Students
32
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
21%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
55%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
