North Star Academy

northstar.rcsdk8.net/

519 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

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.

519

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	63
Asian	120
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (49.9 %)
Asian
120 (23.1 %)
Two or More
76 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (12.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2411
Website:	http://northstar.rcsdk8.net/
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 88