NORTH STAR ACADEMY

North Star Academy is a public middle school that is part of the Redwood City Elementary school district, located in Redwood City, CA with about 536 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 20 teachers, North Star Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

North Star Academy, located in Redwood City, California, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Sequoia Union High School District, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a "college-going culture." It emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects, supported by a structured curriculum designed to prepare middle school students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

The school is known for its emphasis on character development and community engagement, encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning and their contributions to the school environment. North Star Academy often attracts families seeking a focused, high-performing alternative to traditional neighborhood middle schools. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear set of behavioral and academic expectations, the school aims to create a supportive yet challenging atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and academic excellence.

For more information, contact North Star Academy at (650) 482-2411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062-1011
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NORTH STAR ACADEMY is a public school in Redwood City, CA with about 536 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
536
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 536 students

White
48.7%
Asian
20.1%
Hispanic/Latino
18.7%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.