Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Plumas Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plumas Charter's student population of 344 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plumas Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plumas Charter is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plumas Charter's ranking?
Plumas Charter is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Plumas Charter often compared to?
Plumas Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Hanford High School, Sierra Pacific High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plumas Charter?
The graduation rate of Plumas Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plumas Charter?
344 students attend Plumas Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Plumas Charter students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plumas Charter?
Plumas Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plumas Charter offer ?
Plumas Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Plumas Charter part of?
Plumas Charter is part of Plumas Charter School District.
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