STREAM CHARTER

STREAM Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Oroville City Elementary school district, located in Oroville, CA with about 272 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, STREAM Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

STREAM Charter School, located in Oroville, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning. The school’s name serves as an acronym for its core educational focus: Science, Technology, Reconstruction, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. By integrating these disciplines, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving skills in students, moving beyond traditional textbook-heavy instruction to foster a deeper engagement with the curriculum.

The school serves students in grades TK–8 and is known for its small, inclusive campus environment that prioritizes community involvement and personalized attention. Because it is a charter school, it operates with more flexibility than traditional district schools, allowing it to implement innovative teaching methods and unique extracurricular opportunities. STREAM Charter is designed for families looking for an alternative educational experience that prepares students for the complexities of the modern world by blending rigorous academic standards with practical, real-world applications.

For more information, contact STREAM Charter at (530) 534-1633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.