ANTIOCH CHARTER ACADEMY

Antioch Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Antioch Unified school district, located in Antioch, CA with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Antioch Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Antioch Charter Academy (ACA), located in Antioch, California, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The academy is noted for its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an educational framework designed to provide students with a broad, coherent foundation of knowledge across subjects like history, geography, science, and literature. By focusing on a sequential, content-rich academic program, the school aims to ensure that students develop a deep understanding of core subjects while fostering strong critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic rigor, Antioch Charter Academy emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages parental involvement and small-group instruction. The school prioritizes individualized attention to help students reach their full academic potential while promoting character development. Through its emphasis on structured learning and its specific focus on the Core Knowledge sequence, ACA seeks to prepare its students for long-term academic success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Antioch Charter Academy at (925) 755-7311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.