Placer Academy Charter

About Placer Academy Charter

Placer Academy Charter School is a public charter school located in Rocklin, California. Founded in 2009, Placer Academy is a tuition-free public charter school that offers a rigorous and personalized education for students in grades K-8. The school has an emphasis on college readiness and student-centered learning, and offers a variety of enrichment activities and extracurriculars.
Placer Academy’s mission is to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment that encourages students to reach their maximum potential. The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous, challenging and engaging, and to prepare students for college and beyond. Placer Academy also offers a variety of enrichment activities and extracurriculars, including art, music, sports, and robotics.
The school has a strong focus on parent involvement and collaboration, and its Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) provides a variety of opportunities for parents to become involved in their child’s education. Placer Academy also offers an array of support services, including counseling and special education services.
Placer Academy is a great choice for students who are looking for a challenging and engaging educational experience. With its emphasis on college readiness and personalized learning, Placer Academy is a great choice for students who are looking to get ahead in their academic careers.

Address:	2213 Sunset Blvd. Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone:	(916) 259-1688
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	262 students

Overview Placer Academy Charter

Placer Academy Charter serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Placer Academy Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Placer Academy Charter

Placer Academy Charter is ranked within the top 20% 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 Placer Academy Charter is 0.46, 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.