Forest Charter School

Forest Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
470 Searls Ave,  Nevada City, CA
4.1
5.0
806 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Sagebiel
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
730:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
48.7%
White
77.6%
Hispanic
11.6%
Two or more races
8%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#139 Best Charter MS in California
#153 Best Charter ES in California
#156 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sierra College 28 Students
University of California - Davis 27 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 22 Students
University of California - Berkeley 18 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 16 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 15 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 14 Students
University of California - San Diego 13 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 12 Students
San Francisco State University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Environmental Science 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
English 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 6 Students
Music 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 41 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/28/2025
Forest Charter High school is an amazing school that sets students up for success. Forest charter has an amazing, supportive staff that are involved with the students and their families. Unfortunately we are unable to play any sports through forest charter as of this last year but never the less I still love this school very much.
5.0 Senior
1/11/2021
The flexibility and teacher involvement made school feel like somewhere I wanted to be, rather than had to.
4.0 Senior
8/15/2018
I love the teachers and environment but there is little variety in classes because of its small size
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/16/2022
We are so grateful to have found Forest Charter, it is truly what education should feel like for both students and parents! No matter what our needs are, the school meets our children where they are rather than forcing them to change to meet the school where it is. Whether it has been learning diffe...
5.0 parent
10/5/2018
Forest Charter School does a great job of customizing learning for students as individuals. FCS Truckee treats students with respect and courtesy and actively guide students in becoming stewards of and for their community.

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Forest Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Nevada City, CA, in the Nevada City neighborhood, and is served by the Nevada County Office Of Education in California. The school has a total enrollment of 806 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Forest Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $660,492. Discover additional schools in the area, like Muir Charter School, John Muir Charter School, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, and more. Learn more about what Nevada City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Charter School.

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