Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barona Indian Charter 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barona Indian Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barona Indian Charter's student population of 81 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barona Indian Charter 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 Barona Indian Charter is 0.70, 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
#8119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
42%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barona Indian Charter's ranking?
Barona Indian Charter is ranked #8119 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barona Indian Charter?
81 students attend Barona Indian Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Barona Indian Charter students are American Indian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barona Indian Charter?
Barona Indian Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barona Indian Charter offer ?
Barona Indian Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Barona Indian Charter part of?
Barona Indian Charter is part of Barona Indian Charter School District.
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