Serving 3,563 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cottonwood 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 3,563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood's student population of 3,563 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3,563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
School Rankings
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood is 0.48, 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
#3851 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood's ranking?
Cottonwood is ranked #3851 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood often compared to?
Cottonwoodis often viewed alongside schools like El Dorado High School, Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottonwood?
The graduation rate of Cottonwood is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cottonwood?
3,563 students attend Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cottonwood students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood offer ?
Cottonwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cottonwood part of?
Cottonwood is part of Cottonwood School District.
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