CORE PLACER CHARTER

CORE Placer Charter is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Placer County Office of Education school district, located in Colfax, CA with about 438 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 19 teachers, CORE Placer Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

CORE Placer Charter, located in Colfax, California, is a personalized learning public charter school that serves students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the CORE Charter network and is designed for families who are seeking a non-traditional educational environment. It emphasizes a collaborative approach where parents, students, and credentialed teachers work together to create a customized academic plan that aligns with each student's unique learning style, interests, and educational goals.

The school’s model is heavily rooted in independent study, providing flexibility that allows students to learn at their own pace. While much of the curriculum is completed off-campus under the guidance of parents or guardians, the school supplements this with optional enrichment classes, workshops, and community-based activities. By combining the oversight of professional educators with the autonomy of home-based learning, CORE Placer Charter aims to foster academic excellence while supporting the development of self-motivated, independent learners in a supportive, small-school community.

For more information, contact CORE Placer Charter at (530) 346-8340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.