Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy's student population of 184 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Campus Size
15 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy is 0.56, 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
#8330 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy's ranking?
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy is ranked #8330 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy?
184 students attend Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy?
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy offer ?
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy part of?
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy is part of Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy School District.
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