Arete Charter Academy

About Arete Charter Academy

Arete Charter Academy is a K-8 public charter school located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The school opened in 2011 with a mission to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background or academic ability.
At Arete, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration. In addition, Arete provides a wide range of extracurricular activities such as art, music, and athletics.
Arete also has a strong commitment to community service. Students are encouraged to participate in service projects throughout the year, such as food drives, clothing drives, and volunteering at local shelters.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds and cultures. Arete is committed to creating an environment where all students feel respected and valued.
Arete Charter Academy is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and beyond. With its commitment to excellence, Arete is a great choice for families looking for a top-notch education for their children.

Address:	16229 Duggans Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949
Phone:	(530) 268-2805
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	152 students

Overview Arete Charter Academy

Arete Charter Academy serves 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Arete Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Arete Charter Academy

Arete Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Arete 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.