Below Average
#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.
14098 SKYWAY, Magalia, CA 95954
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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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
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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 121 | 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.
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
- Phone
- (530) 873-9448
- 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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