Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thompson Peak 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thompson Peak Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thompson Peak Charter's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Peak 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 Thompson Peak Charter is 0.50, 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
#8043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Peak Charter's ranking?
Thompson Peak Charter is ranked #8043 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter?
The graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thompson Peak Charter?
143 students attend Thompson Peak Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thompson Peak Charter students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Peak Charter?
Thompson Peak Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thompson Peak Charter offer ?
Thompson Peak Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thompson Peak Charter part of?
Thompson Peak Charter is part of Thompson Peak Charter School District.
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