Da Vinci Charter Academy

Da Vinci Charter Academy serves 582 students in grades 7-12 in Davis, California, operating as a charter school with 32 full-time equivalent teachers and an 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. This high-performing institution ranks #724 out of 9,566 California schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide with an impressive 8.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement, with 65% of students performing proficient or above in English Language Arts and 57% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These solid results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence across its middle and high school program. Located on East Eighth Street in Davis, Da Vinci Charter Academy sits within a highly educated community where 76% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 95616 ZIP code area has a median household income of $69,204 and a median home value of $834,200, though the community also shows economic diversity with a 32.5% poverty rate among its 52,090 residents.

The school operates in Davis's small suburban setting, benefiting from the educational atmosphere of this college town environment that values learning and academic achievement.

Da Vinci Charter Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.