Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vantage Point 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vantage Point Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Vantage Point Charter's student population of 41 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vantage Point Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vantage Point Charter is 0.38, 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
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
3%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vantage Point Charter's ranking?
Vantage Point Charter is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vantage Point Charter?
The graduation rate of Vantage Point Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vantage Point Charter?
41 students attend Vantage Point Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Vantage Point Charter students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vantage Point Charter?
Vantage Point Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vantage Point Charter offer ?
Vantage Point Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vantage Point Charter part of?
Vantage Point Charter is part of Penn Valley Union Elementary School District.
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