Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

About Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (WSCA) is an independent, college preparatory, co-educational school in Northern California. Founded in 2006, the school is dedicated to providing an exceptional college preparatory education to its students. WSCA offers a rigorous academic program, with a focus on college readiness, that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
At WSCA, students are taught to think critically and creatively, and to develop their own unique academic and social skills. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and prepare them for college and beyond. WSCA students are also encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, and community service.
WSCA has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The school celebrates the uniqueness of each student and strives to create an environment in which all students feel welcome and respected. WSCA also has a strong commitment to community service, and encourages its students to become active citizens in their local community.
At WSCA, students are supported and encouraged to reach their highest potential. With its rigorous academic program, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and focus on college readiness, WSCA is a great choice for students who are looking to prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	660 Menlo Dr. Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone:	(916) 778-4544
Site:	wscacademy.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	805 students

Overview Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy serves 805 students in grades 7-12.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is ranked within the top 10% 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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.