Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Rite Of Passage ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rite Of Passage ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rite Of Passage's student population of 26 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Excellence in Education
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rite Of Passage is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rite Of Passage?
The graduation rate of Rite Of Passage is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rite Of Passage?
26 students attend Rite Of Passage.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rite Of Passage students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rite Of Passage?
Rite Of Passage has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rite Of Passage offer ?
Rite Of Passage offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rite Of Passage part of?
Rite Of Passage is part of El Dorado County Office Of Education School District.
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