South Sutter Charter

About South Sutter Charter

South Sutter Charter is a public charter school located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Founded in 2003, South Sutter Charter offers a unique educational experience for students in grades K-8. The school’s mission is to provide a high quality, personalized, and innovative learning experience for all students.
At South Sutter Charter, students are encouraged to think critically, explore the world around them, and take ownership of their learning. The school’s curriculum is based on the California State Standards and is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. In addition to core classes, South Sutter Charter offers a variety of enrichment classes, including art, music, physical education, and foreign language.
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and community service opportunities. South Sutter Charter is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school’s staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful, well-rounded individuals.

Address:	2452 El Centro Blvd. Placerville, CA 95667
Phone:	(800) 979-4436
Site:	marcum-illinois.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	2,628 students

Overview South Sutter Charter

South Sutter Charter serves 2,628 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
South Sutter 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 40-44% (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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on South Sutter Charter

South Sutter 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 South Sutter Charter is 0.57, 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.