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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a public charter high school located in Rocklin, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 773 students. This exceptional school is part of the Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District, which is ranked 37th out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, ranking 91st out of 2,323 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.92% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also impressive, with 62.81% of 11th-grade students and 61.92% of students at the end-of-course level being proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 32.08% and 30.7%, respectively. Additionally, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate of 97.0% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average, and a remarkably low dropout rate of 0.0% in the same year.
While Western Sierra Collegiate Academy stands out as an exceptional performer, the nearby schools in the Western Placer Unified and Roseville Joint Union High districts also demonstrate strong academic achievement, with several schools ranking in the top 500 in California. However, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy consistently outperforms these nearby schools in key metrics, such as test scores, graduation rates, and subgroup performance, highlighting its position as a regional leader in education. The school's commitment to equity and student success is evident in its strong performance across various student subgroups, even for those who may face additional challenges.
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