Charter Oak Unified
Charter Oak Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.7/100 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Charter Oak High at 52/100, where 17.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,861 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 41.9/100 | 5 | 21.6% | 20.7% |
| High | Developing 34.4/100 | 2 | 8.9% | 39.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Charter Oak Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Charter Oak Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -16.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 35.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, 8.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Charter Oak High leads the district at 52 with 17.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Charter Oak Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Charter Oak Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Charter Oak Unified spends $12,861 per student in current expenditures — $1,954 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Charter Oak Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 1.9 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -16.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 28.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Charter Oak Unified Culture First | 28.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Willow Elementary Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum | 34.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Cedargrove Elementary Charter Oak Unified On the Rise | 17.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Glen Oak Elementary Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Badillo Elementary Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 33/100 |
High Schools (2)
Charter Oak Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.4 — 13.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Charter Oak High with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charter Oak High Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Arrow High (Continuation) Charter Oak Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Charter Oak Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology