Creative Arts Charter School

Creative Arts Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
1601 Turk St,  San Francisco, CA
2.7
4.0
435 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Fernando Aguilar
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
25.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.1%
Male
44.7%
White
48.5%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
13.6%
Black
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%

School Rankings

#196 Best Charter MS in California
#217 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 5 Reviews
2.0 Alum
10/26/2017
The school had little to no focus on academics and to call it arts integrated would be a lie. The school is constantly trying to expand without looking at the tiny amount of space that they have for the 400 odd students. I don't think that if you want your child to have any future that you should send them there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 46 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/29/2025
This school has been driven off a cliff over the past several years by completely inept administration led by Fernando Aguilar. The few admins holding it together have left the school. Now every decision is made with the only goal of not getting sued. All the best families leave or are driven out. F...
1.0 parent
2/21/2025
Nightmare school. They have trouble keeping lower-grade teachers and staff in general. Disorganized and chaotic learning environment. I very much regret having anything to do with this place. Look elsewhere.
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
This is our 8th year at the school, and we have three kids enrolled. We have always been pleased with the level of education they have received, even when they were learning remotely through the pandemic. The staff are friendly and caring, and my kids feel supported by their current teachers, as wel...
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
CACS has been an amazing school for our family and our (very different from one another) children. Having been at the school for over 10 years, we have seen incredible growth and improvement of programs, enriched academics and arts, and the dedication to the student as a whole person (social emotion...

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Creative Arts Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1601 Turk St in San Francisco, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 435 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Creative Arts Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $928,824. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy, Gateway High School, Five Keys Charter School, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Creative Arts Charter School.

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