School Profile · Rocklin
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy posts 51.1% exceeding the standard — versus 15.8% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
660 Menlo Drive, 95765 (opens in new tab)·Rocklin Unified·Rocklin·Grades 7-12·776 students·14% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(916) 778-4544·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
83
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #15 statewide · #1 of 5 in Rocklin Unified
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy scores 83 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 99th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “79% proficient” and call it done. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy deserves a closer read. It sits at the 99th percentile of 2,160 California high schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 51.1% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 15.8%.
As a charter, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
82.4%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's most underrated number
82.4% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy low-income: 82.4%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
51.1%
State 15.8%
35.3pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
79.2%
State 35.7%
43.5pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
15.3%
State 30.2%
14.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.1%
State 3.6%
2.5pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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High School
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83/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 58
Whitney High
Rocklin Unified · 1.6 mi
Solid
60/100
Twelve Bridges High
Western Placer Unified · 2.7 mi
Solid
55/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 69
Rocklin Academy
Rocklin Unified · 0.8 mi
Strong
73/100
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Newcastle Elementary · 0.5 mi
Solid
67/100
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin Unified · 1.2 mi
Solid
66/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic14.3%
White36.3%
Asian30.4%
Black0.5%
Other18.4%
GenderFemale 46.4%Male 53.6%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 13.5% (50pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
776
674 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,934
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$49,628 – $123,234
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in Rocklin, 82.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 48.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 33.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (72.0% Math proficient); White students (83.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 7.2 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 51 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Hispanic−37.2pp
33.3% vs 70.5% overall · n=15
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Hispanic−7.2pp
80.0% vs 87.2% overall · n=15
ELA Exceeded · Hispanic−20.9pp
26.7% vs 47.6% overall · n=15
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−12.5pp
33.3% vs 45.9% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income51 tested
ELA 82.4%·Math 72.0%· +33.6pp vs district
White126 tested
ELA 83.3%·Math 65.6%· +17.7pp vs district
Asian123 tested
ELA 91.9%·Math 83.6%· +13.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$138K
$53K above CA median
Median Home Value
$733K
$74K above CA median
Bachelor's+
52%
17pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.4 years avg experience
41 teachers · 5% first-year · 7% second-year
Teacher Credentials
93% fully credentialed
2.6% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
35 AP courses
127 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
51.1%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 88th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
79.2%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 81th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
15.3%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 62th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.1%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 61th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 112 | 44% | 42% | 11% | 4% | 86% | +38 |
| Grade 8 | 116 | 41% | 42% | 16% | 1% | 83% | +37 |
| Grade 11 | 129 | 58% | 35% | 5% | 2% | 93% | +46 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 112 | 55% | 22% | 16% | 6% | 78% | +44 |
| Grade 8 | 115 | 38% | 30% | 17% | 15% | 69% | +36 |
| Grade 11 | 127 | 44% | 21% | 19% | 16% | 65% | +42 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 250 | 28% | 37% | 33% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 51 | 82.4% | +34 | +44 |
| White | 126 | 83.3% | +18 | +22 |
| Asian | 123 | 91.9% | +14 | +18 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ← | — | 83 | 51.1% | 79.2% | — | 1.1% |
| Whitney High | 1.6 mi | 60 | 27.1% | 56.8% | — | 3.8% |
| Twelve Bridges High | 2.7 mi | 55 | 21.8% | 51.0% | — | 2.0% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #26 → #100 → #11 → #40 → #15
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy a good high school?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy has a Scope Score of 83 out of 100, placing it in the 99th percentile of California high schools and ranked #15 statewide. 51.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 35.3 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 79.2% of students at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 51.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 28.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 51.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 256 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks #15 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 99th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
15.3% of students at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.1%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy compare to other schools in Rocklin?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy scores 83/100 (99th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 776 students. Use the schools in Rocklin page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Western Sierra Collegiate Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in Rocklin, 82.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 48.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 33.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (72.0% Math proficient); White students (83.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 7.2 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 51 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.