Gold Rush Charter School

Gold Rush Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
16331 Hidden Valley Rd,  Sonora, CA
4.0
4.5
451 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ron Hamilton
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5%
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.

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
73.8%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native American
1.7%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#71 Best Magnet HS in California
#274 Best Charter HS 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.
Columbia College - California 8 Students
California State University - Sacramento 5 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 5 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 4 Students
University of California - Berkeley 3 Students
San Diego State University 3 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 3 Students
Stanford University 3 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 3 Students
California State University, Chico 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
History 3 Students
Political Science and Government 2 Students
Elementary Education 2 Students
Architecture 2 Students
Child Development 2 Students
Architectural Engineering 2 Students
Library Science 2 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/28/2018
I am enrolled in there homeschooling program and I love it. The program it self is super flexible and easy going.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
8/25/2022
The teachers and staff really care about every student. The class sizes are small, and students are able to recieve individualized instruction. This is a great school.
5.0 parent
9/2/2016
This is a wonderful shool and I believe it has a great model for children to become compassionate, life long learners, not just pass tests.
5.0 parent
8/14/2013
Gold Rush Charter is a great school to attend. My son was in Kindergarten last year and was in a multi grade class. He was allowed to move a little ahead of his fellow classmates and read with the first grade. The staff is caring and friendly and makes all feel welcome like part of a family. I would...
3.0 parent
8/16/2012
My son was in Kindergarten last year (2011). Had a great class and teacher (Ms. Hall). Son was sick with lung infection quit often due to adapting to the climate in the area and was sick with colds since he and the other little ones are acceptable to viruses. In addition he had a maturity issue like...

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Gold Rush Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 16331 Hidden Valley Rd in Sonora, in the Phoenix Lake neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Gold Rush Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, and the graduation rate is 84.5%. The average home value in this area is $409,228. Discover additional schools in the area, like Old Brethren Christian School, Cornerstone Family Christian, Inc., Zion Christian, and more. Learn more about what Sonora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gold Rush Charter School.

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