Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American River 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
American River Charter's student population of 252 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
American River 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 American River Charter is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6267 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American River Charter's ranking?
American River Charter is ranked #6267 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of American River Charter?
The graduation rate of American River Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend American River Charter?
252 students attend American River Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of American River Charter students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American River Charter?
American River Charter has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does American River Charter offer ?
American River Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is American River Charter part of?
American River Charter is part of Black Oak Mine Unified School District.
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