Very Good
#2486 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Da Vinci Charter Academy
High School · Davis Joint Unified · Davis, CA
A Davis Joint Unified charter high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 East Eighth St., Davis, CA 95616
- Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Da Vinci Charter Academy score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Da Vinci 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. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davis), 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
$74,758
Median home value
$856,900
Median rent
$1,911/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| King (martin Luther) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Davis Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,789 | 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.
Davis Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Da Vinci Charter Academy is listed in Davis Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Da Vinci Charter Academy
Da Vinci Charter Academy is a public high school in Davis, CA, part of Davis Joint Unified, serving approximately 582 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,486 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Da Vinci Charter Academy
What grades does Da Vinci Charter Academy serve?
Da Vinci Charter Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Charter Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Da Vinci Charter Academy rank in CA?
Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks #2,486 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Da Vinci Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Da Vinci Charter Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Da Vinci Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Da Vinci Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Da Vinci Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Da Vinci Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Da Vinci Charter Academy?
13.7% of students at Da Vinci 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (530) 757-7154
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95616)
- 51,863
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
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 95616; 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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