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#4140 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts

High School · Marysville Joint Unified · Marysville, CA

A Marysville Joint Unified charter high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

Charter

1917 B St., Marysville, CA 95901

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs CA 49% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation11.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$15,700
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
49%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,846/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marysville), 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

$68,109

Median home value

$351,300

Median rent

$1,151/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln (abraham) (alternative)Enrollment path unverified3.3K–120.1 mi254Compare →
Marysville HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–120.2 mi1,067Compare →
Core CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.5K–120.3 mi536Compare →
Yuba County Career Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.7 mi238Compare →

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.

Marysville Joint Unified

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#3 of 22
District spending per student
$15,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is listed in Marysville Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is a public high school in Marysville, CA, part of Marysville Joint Unified, serving approximately 371 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,140 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts

What grades does Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts serve?

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts rank in CA?

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts ranks #4,140 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts a charter school?

Yes, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts a Title I school?

No, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?

41.5% of students at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Yuba County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 95901)
36,807
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
34.7
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 95901; 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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