Thompson Peak Charter

995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thompson Peak 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thompson Peak Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Thompson Peak Charter's student population of 150 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

Thompson Peak 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 Thompson Peak Charter is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
25-29%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thompson Peak Charter's ranking?
Thompson Peak Charter is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter?
The graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thompson Peak Charter?
150 students attend Thompson Peak Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thompson Peak Charter students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Peak Charter?
Thompson Peak Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thompson Peak Charter offer ?
Thompson Peak Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thompson Peak Charter part of?
Thompson Peak Charter is part of Thompson Peak Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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