Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is 0.71, which is more 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
#1204 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
21%
20%
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay's ranking?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is ranked #1204 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
The graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
540 students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay offer ?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay part of?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is part of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District.
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