Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer County Court Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Placer County Court Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Placer County Court Schools's student population of 16 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Placer County Court Schools ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Placer County Court Schools is 0.46, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
67%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer County Court Schools's ranking?
Placer County Court Schools is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer County Court Schools?
The graduation rate of Placer County Court Schools is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Placer County Court Schools?
16 students attend Placer County Court Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Placer County Court Schools students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placer County Court Schools?
Placer County Court Schools has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Placer County Court Schools offer ?
Placer County Court Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Placer County Court Schools part of?
Placer County Court Schools is part of Placer County Office Of Education School District.
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