Enrollment
776
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocklin, CA
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060247312390Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Sierra Collegiate 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.
- #8 of 23
- public schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks #8 of 23 public schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District · California
NCES ID 060247312390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Sierra Collegiate Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 776 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the California average.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 920 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #198.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District spends $8,628 per pupil, 48% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rocklin's public schools, it stands alongside Rocklin Alternative Education Center (42 students): Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 14:1).
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Western Sierra Collegiate Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western Sierra Collegiate Academy compares
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$8,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 37.9%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District, which includes Western Sierra Collegiate Academy.
$8,628
Per student
-48%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 56.6%
Federal 2.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Rocklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocklin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
13.3% of students at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy rank among public schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks #8 of 23 public schools in Rocklin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rocklin on the city page.
Is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy a good school?
Western Sierra Collegiate 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District?
None; Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is its only campus.
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