American River Charter
Tel:
(530) 333-8340
American River Charter serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
American River Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
American River Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
American River Charter's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 186 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
American River Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of American River Charter is 0.24, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3876 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 87% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Black Oak Mine Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to American River Charter is Divide High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Georgetown Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenwood Divide High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.0 miles
4405 Highway 193
Greenwood, CA 95635
(530) 333-8315 0.0 9-12 12 - Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 222 students
0.2 miles
6530 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320 0.2 K-6 222 - Garden Valley Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 504 students
4.7 miles
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-8330 4.7 7-12 504 - Foresthill Foresthill High School Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
7.1 miles
23319 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244 7.1 9-12 207 - Georgetown Otter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 18 students
7.1 miles
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347 7.1 K-5 18
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