Serving 845 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Forest 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 845 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Charter's student population of 845 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
845 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest 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 Forest Charter is 0.38, 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
#3846 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Charter's ranking?
Forest Charter is ranked #3846 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Forest Charter often compared to?
Forest Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Nevada City School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Charter?
The graduation rate of Forest Charter is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest Charter?
845 students attend Forest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Charter students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Charter?
Forest Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Forest Charter offer ?
Forest Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Forest Charter part of?
Forest Charter is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.
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