Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Coastal Buttes Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Buttes Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coastal Buttes Academy's student population of 14 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coastal Buttes Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Buttes Academy?
14 students attend Coastal Buttes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Coastal Buttes Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Buttes Academy?
Coastal Buttes Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coastal Buttes Academy offer ?
Coastal Buttes Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Coastal Buttes Academy part of?
Coastal Buttes Academy is part of Colusa County Office Of Education School District.
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