Westlake Charter

www.westlakecharter.com

Charter School 1,247 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Westlake Charter School, located in the North Natomas area of Sacramento, is a high-performing K-8 tuition-free public charter school. It is part of the Westlake Charter School organization and is well-regarded for its emphasis on a rigorous academic program balanced with a focus on character development. The school operates on a mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and global citizenship.

A hallmark of Westlake Charter is its "core value" culture, where students are encouraged to embody traits like responsibility, respect, and integrity. The school utilizes an inquiry-based instructional approach, often incorporating project-based learning to keep students engaged in their curriculum. Additionally, the school maintains a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parent involvement and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

1,247

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westlake Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	355
Black	162
Asian	382
Two or More	129
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
382 (30.6 %)
Hispanic
355 (28.5 %)
White
204 (16.4 %)
Black
162 (13.0 %)
Two or More
129 (10.3 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5760
Website:	http://www.westlakecharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 110

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 142