REDWOOD PREPARATORY CHARTER
Redwood Preparatory Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Fortuna Elementary school district, located in Fortuna, CA with about 220 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Redwood Preparatory Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Redwood Preparatory Charter, located in Fortuna, California, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach that balances high academic standards with character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a close-knit community, the school aims to provide personalized instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of its students while encouraging active parent involvement in the educational process.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, often focusing on core subjects while integrating enrichment opportunities. As a charter school, Redwood Prep operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specific educational philosophies and teaching strategies distinct from traditional district schools. Its location in the Humboldt County area makes it a key educational option for local families seeking a structured, community-focused alternative for their children's primary and middle school years.
For more information, contact Redwood Preparatory Charter at (707) 682-6149 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fortuna, CA 95540-3433
(707) 682-6149
http://redwoodprep.org
REDWOOD PREPARATORY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Fortuna, CA with about 220 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Fortuna Elementary - District:
- Fortuna Elementary
- Total Students:
- 220
- Teachers:
- 9.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 220 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending REDWOOD PREPARATORY CHARTER is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.