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Aerostem Academy

High School · Aerostem Academy District · Yuba City, CA

A charter high school in Yuba City, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

82 Second St., Yuba City, CA 95991

  • Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$14,654
Chronic Absenteeism46.7%

Students at Aerostem Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Aerostem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuba City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,853

Median home value

$366,200

Median rent

$1,318/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95991; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yuba City CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–120.6 mi253Compare →
Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy EucharistPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.2 mi15Compare →
Yuba City HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.2 mi1,818Compare →
Yuba City Independence AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1K–121.4 mi101Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Aerostem Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Aerostem Academy is listed in AeroSTEM Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aerostem Academy

Aerostem Academy is a public high school in Yuba City, CA, part of Aerostem Academy District, serving approximately 107 students in grades 5th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,057 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aerostem Academy

What grades does Aerostem Academy serve?

Aerostem Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Aerostem Academy?

Aerostem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aerostem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Aerostem Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aerostem Academy rank in CA?

Aerostem Academy ranks #7,057 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Aerostem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aerostem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aerostem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aerostem Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Aerostem Academy a charter school?

Yes, Aerostem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Aerostem Academy a Title I school?

No, Aerostem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aerostem Academy?

64.5% of students at Aerostem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Sutter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.7%
Area population (ZIP 95991)
42,490
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95991; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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