American River Collegiate Academy District

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Orangevale, California - 1 schools

At $15,295 per pupil, American River Collegiate Academy District ranks #902 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

80
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,295
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American River Collegiate Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 80 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sacramento County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,295 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.6% local, 56.9% state, and 7.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

and 11.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.5% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is American River Collegiate Academy, enrolling 132 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

American River Collegiate Academy accounts for 100.0% of all American River Collegiate Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American River Collegiate Academy District a distant remainder — means American River Collegiate Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

American River Collegiate Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
56.9%
State
35.6%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American River Collegiate Academy District.

White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 6.1%
Multiracial 18.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American River Collegiate Academy District

School Enrollment
American River Collegiate Academy
Charter
132

How American River Collegiate Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Unity Middle College High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
New Village Girls Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Barona Indian Charter District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Empower Generations District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to American River Collegiate Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American River Collegiate Academy District?

American River Collegiate Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 80 students.

How much does American River Collegiate Academy District spend per student?

American River Collegiate Academy District spends $15,295 per student.

What is the demographic composition of American River Collegiate Academy District?

American River Collegiate Academy District students are 48.5% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 3.0% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.