Is Sutter Peak Charter Academy a good school?

Sutter Peak Charter Academy ranks 1787 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sutter Peak Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Sutter Peak Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Sutter Peak Charter Academy?

Students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Summary:

Sutter Peak Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Live Oak, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 613 students. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2022-2023 school year.

Sutter Peak Charter Academy consistently outperforms the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). For example, in 2023-2024, 77.27% of 11th-grade students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, 36.36% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. Additionally, the school has a 0% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly lower than the nearby alternative schools, some of which have chronic absenteeism rates as high as 88.7%. Sutter Peak Charter Academy also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.36% in 2022-2023), compared to some of the nearby alternative schools, which have rates as high as 88.21%.

While Sutter Peak Charter Academy is an alternative school, it outperforms many of the other alternative schools in the area across various metrics, such as graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school is providing a more effective educational experience for its students compared to the other alternative options in the Sutter Peak Charter Academy District. The school's consistent academic performance over the past three school years, along with its potential for expansion, make it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality alternative education option in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

3934 Broadway Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953-9401

(916) 468-4044

District: Sutter Peak Charter Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1787^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 27.9

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Asian:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sutter Peak Charter Academy ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Sutter Peak Charter Academy ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Sutter Peak Charter Academy ranks better than 83.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sutter Peak Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutter Peak Charter Academy 1787^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sutter Peak Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sutter Peak Charter Academy 515^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sutter Peak Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sutter Peak Charter Academy 378^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Sutter Peak Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sutter Peak Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.04	3847^th	5789	33.5%
2022	59.95	2028^th	5883	65.5%
2023	64.03	1841^st	5874	68.7%
2024	65.59	1787^th	5862	69.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	28.99	3928^th	5173	24.1%
2022	73.92	998^th	5264	81.0%
2023	62.19	1620^th	5374	69.9%
2024	59.95	1790^th	5511	67.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	29.46	3863^rd	5492	29.7%
2022	52.97	2266^th	5635	59.8%
2023	60.61	1913^th	5617	65.9%
2024	60.39	1937^th	5605	65.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.35	3512^th	5510	36.3%
2022	64.94	1725^th	5663	69.5%
2023	66.52	1665^th	5650	70.5%
2024	68.95	1563^rd	5636	72.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.30	861^st	5098	83.1%
2024	72.30	1083^rd	5102	78.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	14.02	2535^th	2834	10.6%
2022	23.79	2182^nd	2726	20.0%
2023	28.75	2015^th	2662	24.3%
2024	33.89	1853^rd	2647	30.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.89	1656^th	2715	39.0%
2022	61.89	855^th	2740	68.8%
2023	72.42	631^st	2802	77.5%
2024	78.57	515^th	2777	81.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.30	1638^th	2369	30.9%
2022	58.45	771^st	2458	68.6%
2023	86.80	220^th	2549	91.4%
2024	80.04	344^th	2575	86.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.66	1307^th	2380	45.1%
2022	54.93	941^st	2509	62.5%
2023	66.29	707^th	2547	72.2%
2024	70.79	613^th	2546	75.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.05	1605^th	2407	33.3%
2022	67.19	677^th	2527	73.2%
2023	73.47	557^th	2558	78.2%
2024	78.22	466^th	2547	81.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	14.88	1385^th	1602	13.5%
2022	45.36	826^th	1555	46.9%
2023	42.71	869^th	1552	44.0%
2024	52.00	706^th	1535	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	48.98	1011^th	2133	52.6%
2022	83.08	311^th	2123	85.4%
2023	72.38	444^th	2348	81.1%
2024	76.52	378^th	2323	83.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.19	376^th	786	52.2%
2024	63.89	226^th	804	71.9%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.05	143^rd	1323	89.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.18	65^th	1547	95.8%
2024	93.87	32^nd	1534	97.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.99	1124^th	1937	42.0%
2023	68.41	444^th	2247	80.2%
2024	79.27	286^th	2235	87.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.40	1046^th	1833	42.9%
2022	98.27	22^nd	1858	98.8%
2023	63.67	544^th	2118	74.3%
2024	70.61	441^st	2098	79.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.84	1266^th	1880	32.7%
2023	77.54	349^th	2207	84.2%
2024	79.62	311^th	2172	85.7%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.61	425^th	731	41.9%
2024	46.39	413^th	712	42.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.93	208^th	721	71.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.09	279^th	2142	87.0%
2024	85.22	161^st	2125	92.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.99	842^nd	1222	31.1%
2022	70.52	318^th	1204	73.6%
2023	47.60	635^th	1434	55.7%
2024	53.52	532^nd	1406	62.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sutter Peak Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	400	34	22	94	3	0	10	563
2020	401	20	25	109	5	6	14	580
2021	383	20	43	104	8	4	14	576
2022	339	15	46	101	9	4	24	538
2023	369	15	44	129	9	5	42	613
2024	406	17	52	130	9	3	25	642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sutter Peak Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	563	19.9	28.2	38
2020	580	n/a	n/a	36.7
2021	576	20.6	27.8	33.7
2022	538	20.5	26.1	36.1
2023	613	23.0	26.6	37.4
2024	642	22.9	27.9	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sutter Peak Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	563	19.9	28.2	38
2020	580	n/a	n/a	36.7
2021	576	20.6	27.8	33.7
2022	538	20.5	26.1	36.1
2023	613	23.0	26.6	37.4
2024	642	22.9	27.9	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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