Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Bay Charter 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bay Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
South Bay Charter's student population of 44 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
South Bay Charter 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 South Bay Charter is 0.64, 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
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bay Charter's ranking?
South Bay Charter is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Bay Charter?
44 students attend South Bay Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Bay Charter students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Bay Charter?
South Bay Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Bay Charter offer ?
South Bay Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is South Bay Charter part of?
South Bay Charter is part of South Bay Union Elementary School District.
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