Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Peak Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
624 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Peak Charter?
The graduation rate of Mountain Peak Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mountain Peak Charter?
624 students attend Mountain Peak Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mountain Peak Charter students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Peak Charter?
Mountain Peak Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Peak Charter offer ?
Mountain Peak Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Peak Charter part of?
Mountain Peak Charter is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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