Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District

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Rocklin, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District #1409 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,628 per pupil, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District ranks #1853 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

773
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,628
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 773 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Placer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,628 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 40.8% local, 56.6% state, and 2.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 22/100, ranked #1409 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 388:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 13.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.9% Asian, 36.3% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, enrolling 776 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District a distant remainder — means Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District student-counselor ratio is 388:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.9% — 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?

2.6%
Federal
56.6%
State
40.8%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
1409 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District.

White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 37.9%
Multiracial 10.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
388:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District

School Enrollment
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter
776

How Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Accelerated District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Waugh Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Gravenstein Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Western Sierra 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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District?

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 773 students.

How much does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District spend per student?

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District spends $8,628 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1409 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District?

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District students are 37.9% Asian, 36.3% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District?

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1409 out of 1517 districts in California.