Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sutter Peak Charter Academy 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 equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutter Peak Charter Academy's student population of 642 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Sutter Peak Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Peak 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
#3346 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter Peak Charter Academy's ranking?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy is ranked #3346 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Peak Charter Academy often compared to?
Sutter Peak Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Charter Prep, Heritage Peak 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 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Sutter Peak Charter Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
642 students attend Sutter Peak Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sutter Peak Charter Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Peak Charter Academy?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutter Peak Charter Academy offer ?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sutter Peak Charter Academy part of?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy is part of Sutter Peak Charter Academy School District.
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