Forest Charter School

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Forest Charter School

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

School Details

Head of School
Peter Sagebiel
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
39%
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
39%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
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
10%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.4%
State Average
11.2%
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

Male
50.4%
Female
49.1%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
12.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
1.2%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Filipino
<1%

School Rankings

#182 Best Charter HS in California
#195 Best Charter MS in California
#215 Best Charter ES 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.
University of California - Davis 30 Students
Sierra College 27 Students
University of California - Berkeley 24 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 24 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 16 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 15 Students
University of California - San Diego 14 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 14 Students
Cal Poly 14 Students
Stanford University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Environmental Science 12 Students
Business 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
English 9 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 7 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 6 Students
Music 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 38 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/8/2025
I've been attending this school since 1st grade and absolutely love it. All of the teachers genuinely love what they do, and the teacher-to-student ratio is great. I do wish that they had more sports/clubs to join, but since it's such a small school it's hard to do something like that.
4.0 Alum
9/8/2024
I went from first grade until my sophomore year of high school, its a school that requires a lot of support from parents especially if you are attending the "block class" program. I was in PACE and then Global Studies before it was shut down. Don't be afraid to ask questions often.
5.0 Senior
2/10/2022
it is like a college prep school. I like the flexibility of the schedule to pursue other things or work.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 845 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Forest Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ 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 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $684,487. Discover additional schools in the area, like Muir Charter School, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, Bitney Prep High School, 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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