CHRYSALIS CHARTER

Chrysalis Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Shasta County Office of Education school district, located in Palo Cedro, CA with about 222 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 10 teachers, Chrysalis Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Chrysalis Charter School, located in the rural community of Palo Cedro, California, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a personalized, hands-on educational experience, the school emphasizes a “whole-child” approach that integrates rigorous academics with character development and environmental stewardship. The school’s curriculum is notably project-based, encouraging students to engage deeply with their community and the natural world, often utilizing the surrounding landscape as an outdoor classroom to foster curiosity and critical thinking.

The culture at Chrysalis is defined by a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, creating a tight-knit, collaborative learning environment. By focusing on multi-age groupings and individualized learning paths, the school aims to help students transition from childhood to adolescence with a sense of purpose and self-reliance. Its unique educational model is designed to support not only academic excellence but also social-emotional growth, preparing students to be active, responsible, and thoughtful contributors to their community.

For more information, contact Chrysalis Charter at (530) 547-9726 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.