Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pivot Charter School North Valley 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- How It WorksLearn More about Pivot Charter School from our Executive Director, Jayna GaskellonBlog Talk Radio.Tuition Free ProgramPivot Charter Schools are California public charter schools and are therefore free to all California residents that meet the legal requirements for attending a charter school. Students do not have to pay for the online courses or for the support they receive from the local teachers at the resource center.Preview Our Curriculum HereClick hereto learn more about our curriculum.ProgramsPivot Charter Schools recognize that students working online and in independent study must have a significant level of independence or support at home in order to be successful. And not all students have that self-motivation, support or independence. Therefore, Pivot has developed resource center programs to support those students in meeting their educational goals using the online curriculum.Choose One of the Following Four ProgramsStudents in grades 6-12 choose one of the following four programs:Five days a weekStudents are at our resource center participating in the learning lab session five days a week from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. During this time teachers provide oversight, monitoring, small group instruction and some tutoring. This program is for the student who needs structure and would not work as well independently at home.Two days a weekStudents are at our resource center participating in the learning lab session two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 until 3:00. This program is for the student who can work from home and get help from the online teachers but might benefit from the additional support from the resource centerteachers.One day a weekStudents are at our resource center participating in the learning lab sessions one day a week or participating in school- related activities, some of which can result in credit, such as community service activities.VirtualStudents either living beyond a 45-mile radius of the school who cannot attend our resource center program and/or who have proven that they can consistently complete their required work (4 assignments a day with a passing grade) every school day, independently, with assistance from online teachers and weekly check-ins with their assigned Pivot teacher may work online only.Spring Valley Resource CenterStudentsliving in or near the Spring Valley area may opt to visit our resource center there for a 2-day-a-week program. Three Educational Coordinators and the Special Education Coordinator are at our resource center for a learning lab session and 1:1 tutoring. This program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pmuntil 3:30 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pivot Charter School North Valley?
The graduation rate of Pivot Charter School North Valley is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pivot Charter School North Valley?
124 students attend Pivot Charter School North Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pivot Charter School North Valley students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pivot Charter School North Valley?
Pivot Charter School North Valley has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pivot Charter School North Valley offer ?
Pivot Charter School North Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pivot Charter School North Valley part of?
Pivot Charter School North Valley is part of Golden Feather Union Elementary School District.
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