Charter Oak Unified School District
School District · Covina, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,633
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,633
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Charter Oak Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Charter Oak Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Royal Oak Middle
Covina · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary
Glendora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Charter Oak High
Covina · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#232 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,633
$14 vs California median
District size
4,248 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Charter Oak Unified ranks #232 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Charter Oak Unified's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Royal Oak Middle (8.2/10), Washington Elementary (7.8/10), and Charter Oak High (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Charter Oak Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Charter Oak Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Charter Oak Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Oak Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Charter Oak High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Arrow High (continuation) | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Willow Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Glen Oak Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Badillo Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Cedargrove Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Oak Knoll Alternative | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Charter Oak Unified
Charter Oak Unified is a Covina, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,248 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $17,633 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Charter Oak Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Royal Oak Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Charter Oak Unified students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Charter Oak Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Charter Oak Unified with test data.
Schools in Charter Oak Unified
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Covina
- Total Enrollment
- 4,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charter Oak Unified?
Charter Oak Unified has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Charter Oak Unified?
The average composite rating for Charter Oak Unified is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Charter Oak Unified?
Charter Oak Unified spends $17,633 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charter Oak Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Charter Oak Unified is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Charter Oak Unified?
Royal Oak Middle is the highest-rated school in Charter Oak Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Charter Oak Unified?
Across schools in Charter Oak Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Charter Oak Unified compare to other districts in California?
Charter Oak Unified has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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