Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer County Pathways Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Placer County Pathways Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Placer County Pathways Charter's student population of 295 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.
School Rankings
Placer County Pathways 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 Placer County Pathways Charter is 0.56, 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
#3057 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer County Pathways Charter's ranking?
Placer County Pathways Charter is ranked #3057 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Placer County Pathways Charter often compared to?
Placer County Pathways Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Placer County Community Schools, Placer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer County Pathways Charter?
The graduation rate of Placer County Pathways Charter is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Placer County Pathways Charter?
295 students attend Placer County Pathways Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Placer County Pathways Charter students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Placer County Pathways Charter?
Placer County Pathways Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Placer County Pathways Charter offer ?
Placer County Pathways Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Placer County Pathways Charter part of?
Placer County Pathways Charter is part of Placer County Office Of Education School District.
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