Da Vinci Charter Academy

www.davincicharteracademy.net/

Charter School 562 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Da Vinci Charter Academy (DVCA), located in Davis, California, is a specialized public charter school serving students in grades 7 through 12. Operating under the umbrella of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the academy is recognized for its commitment to project-based learning (PBL). This instructional model prioritizes hands-on, collaborative assignments that connect core academic curriculum to real-world challenges, encouraging students to become active participants in their own education rather than passive learners.

The school is divided into a Junior High program and a High School program, both of which emphasize small class sizes and a supportive, community-focused culture. By leveraging its charter status, Da Vinci offers a more personalized educational experience that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and beyond, the academy aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate and contribute to a rapidly evolving global society.

562

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Da Vinci Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	121
Black	14
Asian	40
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
315 (57.1%)
Hispanic
121 (21.9%)
Two or More
55 (10.0%)
Asian
40 (7.2%)
Black
14 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-7154
Website:	http://www.davincicharteracademy.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 110

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 75