Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Lassen 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Lassen Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mt. Lassen Charter's student population of 139 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mt. Lassen Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Lassen Charter is 0.48, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Lassen Charter's ranking?
Mt. Lassen Charter is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Lassen Charter often compared to?
Mt. Lassen Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Lassen High School, Herlong High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Lassen Charter?
The graduation rate of Mt. Lassen Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Lassen Charter?
139 students attend Mt. Lassen Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mt. Lassen Charter students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Mt. Lassen Charter?
Mt. Lassen Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Lassen Charter offer ?
Mt. Lassen Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mt. Lassen Charter part of?
Mt. Lassen Charter is part of Fort Sage Unified School District.
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