Redwood Preparatory Charter
Tel:
(707)768-1928
- Redwood Preparatory Charter serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Redwood Preparatory Charter's student population of 221 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Redwood Preparatory Charter's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Redwood Preparatory Charter is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2408 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 75% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fortuna Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Redwood Preparatory Charter is Eel River Community (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Toddy Thomas Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Toddy Thomas Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fortuna Toddy Thomas Elementary School Grades: 5-8 | 235 students
0.4 miles
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-5197 0.4 5-8 235 - Fortuna South Fortuna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 337 students
1.0 miles
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-2519 1.0 K-4 337 - Eureka Eel River Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 58 students
1.1 miles
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707)725-0209 1.1 7-12 58 - Fortuna Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 327 students
1.2 miles
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-4688 1.2 K-4 327 - Fortuna East High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 73 students
1.6 miles
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-4463 1.6 10-12 73
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