CALIBER: CHANGEMAKERS ACADEMY

Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Vallejo City Unified school district, located in Vallejo, CA with about 492 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Caliber: ChangeMakers 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.

Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy (CMA), located in Vallejo, California, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades TK–8. The school is part of the Caliber Public Schools network, which focuses on providing a personalized and rigorous academic experience. Their educational philosophy is built upon four core pillars: "Heart, Smart, Think, and Act," which aims to integrate academic excellence with social-emotional learning, identity development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills to prepare students for college and career success.

A defining feature of ChangeMakers Academy is its commitment to a "whole child" approach, emphasizing not just traditional subjects like literacy and math, but also community involvement and student agency. The school utilizes a blended learning model, allowing teachers to tailor instruction to the individual needs and pace of each student. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, CMA strives to empower its students to become proactive leaders in their community who are equipped to advocate for themselves and contribute to positive social change.

For more information, contact Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy at (707) 563-9827 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.