Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
660 Menlo Dr,  Rocklin, CA
3.8
3.2
770 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gregg Moses
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
99.4%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
37
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
68.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
44.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.8%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
8.9%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Best Charter HS in California
#85 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#148 Best Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 167 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 123 Students
University of California - San Diego 119 Students
University of California - Berkeley 106 Students
Sierra College 103 Students
University of California - Irvine 101 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 99 Students
San Diego State University 91 Students
California State University - Sacramento 84 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 66 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 21 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Mechanical Engineering 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 120 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/9/2022
This school does well with preparing me for college. I can connect very well with professors. I do wish our sports were better, and I am a little concerned with the seventh and eighth graders in the school. But I learn to make do with these.
4.0 Senior
5/7/2022
It's a good school that works to prepare you for college classes and rigor. The staff works to make sure their students succeed.
4.0 Alum
11/19/2021
The academics are very rigorous and it is a fantastic college-prep high school. However, social activities are a bit lacking and the students population is smaller and less diverse than other high schools in the area.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/7/2024
Run away!This is the worst school.Teacher turnover is extremely high since they are so underpaid.Administration is horrible! They lie and try to manipulate..disgusting!They keep kids retake tests so they get an A...so a lot of fake GPAs.
4.0 parent
3/16/2022
Education and preparedness for college entrance is unequaled in the area to this high school. They are very aware of the UC schools entrance requirements and try to prep the kids ever since freshman year to be able to achieve getting into any of those schools that they would like to.. However the sp...
5.0 parent
2/9/2022
Our student transferred in from one of the more prestigious private schools in the area. Their transition has been very smooth and the flexibility of the school program has helped ensure that they have a very rigorous academic experience - without the drama associated with the entitled students and...
1.0 parent
2/3/2022
I go to this school and if you are thinking about going to this place, run. Run before it's to place to get out of this living hell.

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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 660 Menlo Dr in Rocklin, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 770 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 99.4%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $659,192. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peak Prep Pleasant Valley, Rocklin Independent Charter Academy, John Adams Academy - Lincoln, and more. Learn more about what Rocklin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western Sierra Collegiate Academy.

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