BACHRODT CHARTER ACADEMY

Bachrodt Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 655 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Bachrodt Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Bachrodt Charter Academy, located in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, is a dependent charter school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, tight-knit community. The curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, integrating core subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics with enrichment opportunities that aim to develop the "whole child."

A defining feature of Bachrodt is its dedication to personalized instruction and community involvement. The school places a high value on parent-teacher collaboration, which is supported by an active school community that participates in various academic and social events throughout the year. By maintaining a focus on small-group instruction and social-emotional learning, Bachrodt Charter Academy strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while preparing for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Bachrodt Charter Academy at (408) 535-6211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.