Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences

www.twinriversusd.org

Charter School 1,077 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences, located in North Sacramento, is a specialized public school within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the academy is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that integrates core curriculum with a focus on the arts and sciences. The school aims to foster a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities that prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on community and character development. By offering a variety of extracurricular programs, elective courses, and hands-on learning opportunities, Smythe Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that caters to diverse student interests. As part of the Twin Rivers school system, it focuses on leveraging modern educational tools and supportive faculty to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, striving to ensure that all students are college and career-ready.

1,077

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	726
Black	94
Asian	91
Two or More	78
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
726 (67.4 %)
Black
94 (8.7 %)
Asian
91 (8.4 %)
Two or More
78 (7.2 %)
White
67 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-2740
Website:	http://www.twinriversusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,077
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	888
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 206