Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, commonly referred to as BCCA, is a charter magnet school located in Vacaville, California. BCCA is California's 56th charter school and the 19th school in the Vacaville Unified School District.
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Colors
Burgundy, Silver
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 0.73, 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
#1660 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy's ranking?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is ranked #1660 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy often compared to?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School, Will C. Wood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
474 students attend Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy offer ?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy part of?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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