Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Manzanita ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcs - Manzanita ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jcs - Manzanita's student population of 224 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Jcs - Manzanita ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcs - Manzanita is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
35%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcs - Manzanita's ranking?
Jcs - Manzanita is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita?
The graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jcs - Manzanita?
224 students attend Jcs - Manzanita.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jcs - Manzanita students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jcs - Manzanita?
Jcs - Manzanita has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jcs - Manzanita offer ?
Jcs - Manzanita offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcs - Manzanita part of?
Jcs - Manzanita is part of Jcs - Manzanita School District.
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