Very Good
#3584 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
High School · Vacaville Unified · Vacaville, CA
A Vacaville Unified charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 McClellan St., Vacaville, CA 95687
- Math 33% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckingham Collegiate Charter 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vacaville), 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
$106,648
Median home value
$583,800
Median rent
$2,250/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shereene Wilkerson Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Vacaville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,027 | Compare → |
| Ernest Kimme Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Will C. Wood HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vacaville Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is listed in Vacaville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is a public high school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified, serving approximately 474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,584 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
What grades does Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy serve?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy rank in CA?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks #3,584 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
30.8% of students at Buckingham Collegiate Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (707) 453-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95687)
- 69,741
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 95687; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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