DENAIR CHARTER ACADEMY

Denair Charter Academy is a public charter school that is part of the Denair Unified school district, located in Denair, CA with about 222 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Denair Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Denair Charter Academy (DCA), located in Denair, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Denair Unified School District. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the school aims to help students recover credits, accelerate their progress toward graduation, and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The curriculum at DCA emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and student-centered support, often utilizing independent study models and blended learning techniques to accommodate various pacing needs. As a charter school, it maintains a unique focus on fostering a close-knit community where staff can provide targeted mentorship and guidance. Ultimately, Denair Charter Academy serves as a vital resource for families seeking a non-traditional pathway to earn their high school diploma in a supportive and structured environment.

For more information, contact Denair Charter Academy at (209) 634-0917 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316-9502
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DENAIR CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Denair, CA with about 222 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Denair Unified
District:
Denair Unified
Total Students:
222
Teachers:
10.01
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 222 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.4%
White
39.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.5%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.