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Forest Charter vs. Nevada City School Of The Arts

Should you attend Forest Charter or Nevada City School Of The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Forest Charter
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Nevada City School Of The Arts
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Forest Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
806 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nevada City School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nevada City School Of The Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nevada City School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nevada City School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3437 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1951 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nevada City School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevada City School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in CA)
67%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevada City School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevada City School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Forest Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nevada City School Of The Arts by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
67
Grade 1 Students
39
42
Grade 2 Students
47
42
Grade 3 Students
48
42
Grade 4 Students
45
45
Grade 5 Students
51
51
Grade 6 Students
58
57
Grade 7 Students
71
59
Grade 8 Students
83
55
Grade 9 Students
60
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Grade 10 Students
64
-
Grade 11 Students
83
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Grade 12 Students
92
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nevada City School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nevada City School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
77%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nevada City School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nevada City School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nevada City School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nevada City School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nevada County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nevada City School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nevada City School Of The Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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