Very Good
#2873 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
High School · Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District · Rocklin, CA
A charter high school in Rocklin, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
660 Menlo Dr., Rocklin, CA 95765
- Math 66% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Sierra Collegiate Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocklin), 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
$130,691
Median home value
$699,800
Median rent
$2,270/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,981 | Compare → |
| Keystone School CaliforniaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Adventure Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.2 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Rocklin Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 45 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is listed in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a public high school in Rocklin, CA, part of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District, serving approximately 772 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,873 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
What grades does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy serve?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy rank in CA?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks #2,873 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy a charter school?
Yes, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
14.2% of students at Western Sierra Collegiate 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
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (916) 778-4544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95765)
- 43,225
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 95765; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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