Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Forest Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Charter's student population of 742 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Charter is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Charter?
The graduation rate of Forest Charter is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Charter?
742 students attend Forest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Charter students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 21:1.
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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