Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Forest Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Charter's student population of 774 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Charter is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Charter's ranking?
Forest Charter is ranked #3437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Forest Charter often compared to?
Forest Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Nevada City School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Charter?
The graduation rate of Forest Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest Charter?
774 students attend Forest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Charter students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Charter?
Forest Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Forest Charter offer ?
Forest Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Forest Charter part of?
Forest Charter is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.
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