ORCHARD VIEW
Orchard View is a public charter school that is part of the Twin Hills Union Elementary school district, located in Sebastopol, CA with about 242 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Orchard View has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Orchard View School, located in Sebastopol, California, is a unique public K-12 educational institution that operates as an independent study program within the Sebastopol Union School District. Designed for families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning. It caters to a wide range of educational philosophies, including those who prefer homeschooling, by providing a flexible framework that allows parents to take an active role in their child's daily curriculum while still receiving support, resources, and oversight from credentialed teachers.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere and its focus on developing the "whole child." Rather than adhering to a rigid, one-size-fits-all model, Orchard View offers a "blended" experience that combines independent, home-based work with optional on-campus classes, enrichment activities, and social opportunities. By fostering a partnership between parents, students, and educators, the school aims to create a tailored academic plan that honors individual learning styles, passions, and paces, making it a popular choice for families looking for autonomy within the public school system.
For more information, contact Orchard View at (707) 823-4709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-3917
(707) 823-4709
http://www.orchardviewschool.org
ORCHARD VIEW is a public Charter school in Sebastopol, CA with about 242 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Twin Hills Union Elementary - District:
- Twin Hills Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 11.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* 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 242 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD VIEW is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 56.2%
- Male
- 43.8%
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.