PLUMAS CHARTER

Plumas Charter is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Plumas Unified school district, located in Quincy, CA with about 311 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Plumas Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Plumas Charter School (PCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school based in Quincy, California, serving students across Plumas County. Founded with a commitment to personalized learning, the school operates on the principle that students thrive when their education is tailored to their unique interests, strengths, and goals. PCS offers a flexible educational environment that blends classroom-based instruction with independent study options, allowing families to choose the academic path that best fits their lifestyle and learning style.

The school is deeply integrated into the local mountain community, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an outdoor classroom for experiential and project-based learning. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, Plumas Charter School emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Their holistic approach aims to cultivate independent, creative thinkers who are prepared for success in higher education, careers, and community leadership.

For more information, contact Plumas Charter at (530) 283-3851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.