Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charter Home School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charter Home School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charter Home School Academy's student population of 240 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student learning every day.
School Rankings
Charter Home School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charter Home School Academy is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Visalia Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charter Home School Academy's ranking?
Charter Home School Academy is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charter Home School Academy?
240 students attend Charter Home School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Charter Home School Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter Home School Academy?
Charter Home School Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charter Home School Academy offer ?
Charter Home School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Charter Home School Academy part of?
Charter Home School Academy is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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