Forest Ranch Charter

About Forest Ranch Charter

Forest Ranch Charter School is an innovative charter school located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. The school is a public K-8 school that focuses on the development of the whole child, emphasizing academic excellence, creativity, and social responsibility.
At Forest Ranch Charter School, students explore the world through project-based learning and outdoor education. The school provides a unique and inspiring learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. Through experiential learning, students gain an appreciation for the natural environment, learn to respect and care for it, and develop a sense of stewardship.
The school offers a variety of programs, such as science and technology, music, art, and physical education, as well as a range of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong emphasis on character development and community service.
Forest Ranch Charter School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The school’s mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens.

Address:	15815 Cedar Creek Rd. Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Phone:	(530) 891-3154
Site:	forestranchcharter.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	122 students

Overview Forest Ranch Charter

Forest Ranch Charter serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Forest Ranch Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Forest Ranch Charter

Forest Ranch Charter is ranked within the top 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 Forest Ranch 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.