RICHMOND CHARTER ACADEMY

Richmond Charter Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Richmond, CA with about 218 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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.

Richmond Charter Academy (RCA), located at 1450 Marina Way S. in Richmond, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the A-MAN (Amethod) Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the principle that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve academic success if provided with a rigorous, data-driven curriculum and a structured learning environment. The school emphasizes high expectations for both character and academics, aiming to close the achievement gap and prepare students for the demands of competitive high schools and beyond.

The school’s educational model focuses on mastery of core subjects—particularly mathematics and English Language Arts—through intentional instruction and frequent assessments to ensure no student falls behind. By fostering a culture of discipline, personal responsibility, and collegiate ambition, Richmond Charter Academy seeks to equip its middle school population with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success. Further information regarding their mission, enrollment process, and specific academic programs can be found on their website at www.amethodschools.org.

For more information, contact Richmond Charter Academy at (510) 235-2465 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804-1718
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RICHMOND CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Richmond, CA with about 218 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
West Contra Costa Unified
Total Students:
218
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 218 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHMOND CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.0%
Asian
3.7%
Black or African American
0.9%
White
0.5%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.