For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 493 students in Alturas, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Alturas, CA is Shasta View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alturas, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Alturas have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alturas, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Alturas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alturas Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
809 W. 8th St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Modoc County Community - Alturas (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Gr: K-12
Modoc County Community - Tulelake (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
461 Second St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Gr: K-6
Modoc County Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Alturas, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Alturas, CA include Shasta View Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Alturas?
1 public charter schools are located in Alturas.
What is the racial composition of students in Alturas?
Alturas public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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