Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gold Rush Home Study Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Rush Home Study Charter's student population of 451 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Rush Home Study Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Rush Home Study Charter is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5209 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Gold Rush Home Study Charter's ranking?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter is ranked #5209 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gold Rush Home Study Charter often compared to?
Gold Rush Home Study Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Curtis Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
The graduation rate of Gold Rush Home Study Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
451 students attend Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gold Rush Home Study Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Rush Home Study Charter offer ?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gold Rush Home Study Charter part of?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter is part of Gold Rush Home Study Charter School District.
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