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#1654 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus

School · Magalia, CA

A private school in Magalia, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

14098 SKYWAY, Magalia, CA 95954

  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment40
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average486/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$61,808

Median home value

$268,200

Median rent

$1,293/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.5%
Native American2.5%
Pacific Islander2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8K–124.0 mi46Compare →
Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–124.5 mi121Compare →

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.

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus is listed in Magalia, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus is a private school in Magalia, CA, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus

What grades does Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus serve?

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus?

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus rank in CA?

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus ranks #1,654 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus a private school?

Yes, Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus a religious school?

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
40
Gender Split
30% M / 70% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Butte County
Area population (ZIP 95954)
8,488
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
47
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 95954; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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