Hume Lake Charter

About Hume Lake Charter

Hume Lake Charter School is an innovative educational institution located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Established in 2004, Hume Lake Charter School provides students with an individualized, experiential education that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The school’s unique approach to learning combines traditional classroom instruction with outdoor activities, field trips, and hands-on projects.
At Hume Lake Charter School, students are encouraged to explore their passions and interests, while also developing their academic skills. The school offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, sciences, and the arts, as well as a variety of electives. In addition, the school provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service projects.
Hume Lake Charter School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school works to promote a culture of respect and understanding among its students, staff, and community. The school also strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for college, career, and life.

Address:	64144 Hume Lake Rd. Hume, CA 93628
Phone:	(559) 305-7565
Site:	hume.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	74 students

Overview Hume Lake Charter

Hume Lake Charter serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Hume Lake Charter placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Hume Lake Charter

Hume Lake Charter is ranked within the top 5% 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 Hume Lake Charter is 0.45, 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.