Sweet Home Charter School

www.sweethomecharterschool.org

Charter School 138 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sweet Home Charter School (SHCS), located in Sweet Home, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Operating under the Sweet Home School District, the school is known for its commitment to a smaller, more intimate learning environment. It emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that focuses on academic excellence while fostering the individual growth and character development of each student.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages community engagement and project-based learning. By utilizing the charter model, SHCS often offers unique instructional strategies or specialized programs that differ from traditional neighborhood schools, allowing for greater flexibility in how they meet state standards. For families in the Sweet Home area, the school is a popular choice for those seeking a close-knit school community that prioritizes active parental involvement and a collaborative approach to education.

138

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweet Home Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	6
Two or More	8

White
124 (89.9 %)
Two or More
8 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweet Home SD 55
Phone:	(541)367-1833
Website:	http://www.sweethomecharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 16