Da Vinci Charter Academy is located at 1400 E. 8th street in Davis, California. DVCA has about 350 students, and is expected to grow to 400 students.
Serving 562 students in grades 7-12, Da Vinci Charter Academy 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 44% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Da Vinci Charter Academy's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Da Vinci 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 Da Vinci Charter Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Da Vinci Charter Academy's ranking?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is ranked #1295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Da Vinci Charter Academy often compared to?
Da Vinci Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School, Davis Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Da Vinci Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Da Vinci Charter Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy?
562 students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Da Vinci Charter Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Da Vinci Charter Academy offer ?
Da Vinci Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Da Vinci Charter Academy part of?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Da Vinci Charter Academy located?
Da Vinci Charter Academy is located in the Davis Manor neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Davis Manor.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
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