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#5549 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
High School · Vacaville Unified · Vacaville, CA
A Vacaville Unified charter high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
194 Bella Vista Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ernest Kimme Charter Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest Kimme 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Will C. Wood HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vacaville Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is listed in Vacaville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is a public high school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified, serving approximately 343 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,549 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
What grades does Ernest Kimme Charter Academy serve?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest Kimme Charter Academy rank in CA?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy ranks #5,549 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ernest Kimme Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest Kimme Charter Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Ernest Kimme Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ernest Kimme Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
58.3% of students at Ernest Kimme 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.8%
- Phone
- (707) 469-2305
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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