Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gold Rush Home Study Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Rush Home Study Charter's student population of 430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Gold Rush Home Study Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Rush Home Study Charter is 0.44, 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
#5063 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Rush Home Study Charter's ranking?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter is ranked #5063 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gold Rush Home Study Charter often compared to?
Gold Rush Home Study Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Curtis Creek Elementary School, Summerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
The graduation rate of Gold Rush Home Study Charter is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
430 students attend Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gold Rush Home Study Charter students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Rush Home Study Charter?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Rush Home Study Charter offer ?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gold Rush Home Study Charter part of?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter is part of Gold Rush Home Study Charter School District.
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