Very Good
#2646 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Chawanakee Academy Charter
School · Chawanakee Unified · O'neals, CA
A charter school in O'neals, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 210, O'neals, CA 93645
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chawanakee Academy Charter score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chawanakee Academy Charter 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,138
Median home value
$366,700
College educated
1%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chawanakee Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chawanakee Academy Charter is listed in Chawanakee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chawanakee Academy Charter
Chawanakee Academy Charter is a public school in O'neals, CA, part of Chawanakee Unified, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,646 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chawanakee Academy Charter
What grades does Chawanakee Academy Charter serve?
Chawanakee Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chawanakee Academy Charter?
Chawanakee Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chawanakee Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Chawanakee Academy Charter is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chawanakee Academy Charter rank in CA?
Chawanakee Academy Charter ranks #2,646 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chawanakee Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Chawanakee Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Chawanakee Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chawanakee Academy Charter has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chawanakee Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Chawanakee Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chawanakee Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Chawanakee Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chawanakee Academy Charter?
52.0% of students at Chawanakee Academy Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (559) 868-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 93645)
- 1,082
- Area median age
- 18.9
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 93645; 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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