Arete Charter Academy

16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arete Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arete Charter Academy's student population of 239 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Arete Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arete Charter Academy is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
34%
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35-39%
47%
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30-39%
29%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arete Charter Academy's ranking?
Arete Charter Academy is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arete Charter Academy?
239 students attend Arete Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Arete Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arete Charter Academy?
Arete Charter Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arete Charter Academy offer ?
Arete Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arete Charter Academy part of?
Arete Charter Academy is part of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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