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Chawanakee Academy Charter

Chawanakee Unified · Madera County · 45077 Road 200, O'Neals, CA 93645

(559) 868-4200 · www.chawanakee.k12.ca.us

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4/10
#212
Rank 212 out of 337
English Language Arts4/10 · #222 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #219 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #157 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Nestled in the rural Sierra Nevada foothills of O'Neals, Chawanakee Academy Charter serves the tight-knit mountain communities of Madera County with a K-12 charter model that keeps kids close to home through their entire school career. Science is a relative strength here, which makes sense given the school's stunning natural surroundings — there's no better classroom for hands-on learning than the forests and watersheds of the Sierra Nevada. Families who choose this school tend to value small-town community bonds and the continuity of having their children grow up together in one place, even if it means trading some academic horsepower for a genuinely rooted, rural upbringing.

Student Demographics

81 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
50 (62%)
Hispanic
20 (25%)
American Indian
7 (9%)
Multiple Races
5 (6%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (56%)
Students with Disabilities5 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

187
Enrollment
8.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.1
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #581 · 2nd percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.