- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vacaville, CA
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064059002846Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059002846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 064059002846 · Vacaville, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
474 enr · 19.8:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- This school 474
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
474 students
What this shows Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy compares
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 9.1%
African American 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Vacaville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
How many students attend Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
18.5% of students at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy rank among high schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.