Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sutter Peak Charter Academy 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 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% 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
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Sutter Peak Charter Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
438 students attend Sutter Peak Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sutter Peak Charter Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutter Peak Charter Academy offer ?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sutter Peak Charter Academy part of?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy is part of Nuestro Elementary School District.
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