SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER
Sky Mountain Charter is a public charter school that is part of the Lucerne Valley Unified school district, located in Placerville, CA with about 1,757 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Sky Mountain Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Sky Mountain Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades TK–12 across several California counties. Operating under the umbrella of the Innovative Education Management (IEM) organization, the school utilizes a personalized learning model that allows families significant flexibility in their educational approach. Rather than a traditional classroom setting, the school provides a home-based independent study program where parents, under the guidance of a credentialed supervising teacher, take an active role in directing their child’s daily instruction.
The school is designed for families who prioritize educational choice and tailored learning paths. Through the use of an instructional funding account, parents can select from a wide array of state-approved vendors, curriculum materials, and enrichment activities that best suit their student’s individual interests and learning style. By combining the oversight and resources of a public school system with the autonomy of homeschooling, Sky Mountain aims to provide a versatile, supportive environment that prepares students for success in both higher education and their future careers.
For more information, contact Sky Mountain Charter at (530) 295-3566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ste. 1A
Placerville, CA 95667-5729
(530) 295-3566
http://www.skymountaincs.org
SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER is a public Charter school in Placerville, CA with about 1,757 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Lucerne Valley Unified - District:
- Lucerne Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,757
- Teachers:
- 72.38
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,757 students
- White
- 47.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.5%
- Two or more races
- 14.2%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.