School overview
At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
4.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
115
Petaluma Accelerated Charter: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93th percentile
25.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma Accelerated Charter is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Petaluma. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Petaluma Joint Union High. NCES reports 115 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.3:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Petaluma Accelerated Charter
- 1How do the reported 25.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53%
- Hispanic29.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter
Middle · Grades 07–08
31 reported students
Petaluma Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
454 reported students
Kenilworth Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
812 reported students
San Antonio High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
65 reported students
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
High · Grades 07–12
43 reported students
Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School)
High · Grades 10–12
21 reported students