CHARTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL HOME STUDY ACADEMY

Charter Community School Home Study Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the El Dorado County Office of Education school district, located in Placerville, CA with about 482 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 25 teachers, Charter Community School Home Study Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Charter Community School (CCS) Home Study Academy, located in Placerville, California, is an alternative educational program operated under the umbrella of the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE). Designed to support families who choose to educate their children at home, the academy provides a hybrid model that blends the flexibility of homeschooling with the resources and oversight of a structured public school environment. By partnering with credentialed teachers, the program ensures that students receive a curriculum aligned with state standards while allowing parents to remain the primary facilitators of their child's daily learning.

The academy serves as a bridge between traditional classroom instruction and independent study, offering families access to instructional materials, enrichment activities, and regular consultations with educational professionals. By operating through the EDCOE, the program emphasizes a personalized approach to education, focusing on academic growth and individual student needs. It is an ideal setting for families seeking the autonomy of home-based learning combined with the accountability, professional guidance, and community connection provided by a public charter school system.

For more information, contact Charter Community School Home Study Academy at (530) 295-2257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.