Top Rankings
Downtown Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in Downtown Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public School in Downtown Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
305 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Downtown Charter Academy School District, which is ranked #113 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
76%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,715 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,026 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,715
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,026
$18,511
Best Downtown Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Downtown Charter Academy School District?
Downtown Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Downtown Charter Academy School District?
Downtown Charter Academy School District is ranked #113 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downtown Charter Academy School District?
76% of Downtown Charter Academy School District students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downtown Charter Academy School District?
Downtown Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Downtown Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,026 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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