John Muir Charter

117 New Mohawk Rd. Ste. F
Nevada City, CA 95959
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Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, John Muir 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤5%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Muir Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John Muir Charter's student population of 464 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Muir Charter is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
(18-19)
6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John Muir Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
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White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of John Muir Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir Charter?
The graduation rate of John Muir Charter is 15-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Muir Charter?
464 students attend John Muir Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Muir Charter students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Charter?
John Muir Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Charter offer ?
John Muir Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Muir Charter part of?
John Muir Charter is part of John Muir Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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