Elk Grove Charter

Charter School 295 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Elk Grove Charter School (EGCS), located in Elk Grove, California, is an independent study institution that serves students in grades 7 through 12. Unlike traditional classroom-based schools, EGCS focuses on a personalized, flexible approach to education. It is designed for students who thrive in non-traditional environments, offering a blend of independent home-based study and optional on-campus workshops, labs, and elective courses.

The school places a strong emphasis on self-directed learning and academic accountability, requiring students to work closely with credentialed teachers to develop individualized learning plans. By providing a customizable curriculum, Elk Grove Charter aims to accommodate diverse learning styles, student athletes, those pursuing artistic endeavors, or students who simply require a more flexible schedule to achieve their high school graduation requirements in a supportive, small-school setting.

295

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Grove Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	96
Black	53
Asian	37
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
96 (32.5 %)
White
81 (27.5 %)
Black
53 (18.0 %)
Asian
37 (12.5 %)
Two or More
23 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)714-1653
Website:	http://egcharter.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 80