Gold Rush Charter
Gold Rush Charter serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Gold Rush 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Rush Charter's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Rush Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gold Rush Charter is 0.39, 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
#1459 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Rush Charter?
The graduation rate of Gold Rush Charter is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gold Rush Charter?
471 students attend Gold Rush Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gold Rush Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Rush Charter?
Gold Rush Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gold Rush Charter offer ?
Gold Rush Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gold Rush Charter part of?
Gold Rush Charter is part of Gold Rush Charter School District.
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