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Thompson Peak Charter

995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130

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Thompson Peak Charter serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Thompson Peak Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 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 159 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

159 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Thompson Peak Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Thompson Peak Charter is 0.52, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2921 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

23%

56%

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Black

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White

65%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

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Graduation Rate

60-79%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Thompson Peak Charter School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thompson Peak Charter's ranking?

Thompson Peak Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter?

The graduation rate of Thompson Peak Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Thompson Peak Charter?

159 students attend Thompson Peak Charter.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Thompson Peak Charter students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Peak Charter?

Thompson Peak Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education