Plumas Charter School

Plumas Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1425 E Main St,  Quincy, CA
4.0
4.0
344 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Taletha Washburn
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.3%
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
367:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.1%
White
73.7%
Hispanic
13.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Native American
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#157 Best Charter MS in California
#158 Best Charter HS in California
#175 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Feather River College 10 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 Students
California State University, Chico 9 Students
San Diego State University 6 Students
University of California - Berkeley 5 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 5 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 5 Students
University of California - Davis 4 Students
Stanford University 4 Students
Butte College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 6 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 3 Students
Arts 2 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 2 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2024
As someone who has been attending Plumas Charter School for many years I believe that it is a great school and a much better option than other schools in the area.
5.0 Senior
6/6/2018
Plumas Charter was great for me, it made it able for me to work and take care of my family and finish school at a fast enough pace for me. My teacher was great and always went above and beyond.
4.0 NicheUser
11/4/2014
The teachers know their subjects well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/9/2013
I've got one child at Quincy-Pioneer Elementary and one at Plumas Charter School. The Charter School is not for every kid...but it's a great fit our child that is currently there. Yes, the parent(s) needs to be more involved in the independent study program for it to be successful...but that's what...
5.0 other
8/1/2013
I am writing about Indian Valley Academy (IVA), a division of Plumas Charter School which shares a unique partnership with Plumas Unified School District's Greenville Junior-Senior High School (GHS). IVA is able to provide a rigorous academic program for it's grade 7th -12th graders while offering e...
4.0 parent
12/19/2011
We have been very pleased with the Charter School. Our children are thriving in that environment. They have academic as well as arts on the days that they go to class (2 days a week). They love their teachers and the principal. It feels like a village. They learn pottery, music, Spanish and play wit...
2.0 parent
2/1/2011
I had my child in this school and pulled them out and back at the local high school. Independent study is not the way to go and I found out quickly my son was waking up late in the morning, working a few hours and then watching TV and playing video games the rest of the time. He stopped talking with...

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Plumas Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 1425 E Main St in Quincy, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 344 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Plumas Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1300. Discover additional schools in the area, like Quincy Junior/Senior High School, Plumas County Community School, Plumas County Rop School, and more. Learn more about what Quincy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plumas Charter School.

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