Union Street Charter

About Union Street Charter

Union Street Charter School is a K-8 public charter school located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. It offers an innovative, project-based learning environment for students from all walks of life. The school is focused on providing a rigorous academic experience, while also emphasizing the importance of social-emotional learning, cultural awareness, and community engagement.
At Union Street Charter School, students are encouraged to think critically and creatively in order to develop the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students work in teams to create projects that help them learn about the world around them.
The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop their passions. From robotics to music to theater, Union Street Charter School has something for everyone.
The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The staff is dedicated to creating a culture of respect and acceptance. They strive to ensure that all students feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Union Street Charter School is an innovative and inspiring learning environment that is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	470 Union St. Arcata, CA 95521
Phone:	(707) 822-4845
Site:	unionstreetcharter.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	101 students

Overview Union Street Charter

Union Street Charter serves 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Union Street Charter placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (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 ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Union Street Charter

Union Street Charter is ranked within the top 1% 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 Union Street Charter is 0.37, 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.