Mt. Lassen Charter

Fort Sage Unified
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
Charter School 147 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Mt. Lassen Charter School, located in Herlong, California, is an independent study institution that provides a flexible, personalized educational experience for students in grades TK through 12. Operating under the umbrella of the Fort Sage Unified School District, the school is designed to support families who prefer an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By blending academic rigor with a high degree of autonomy, the charter emphasizes individualized learning plans that cater to the unique needs, interests, and pacing of each student.

The school is structured to foster a collaborative partnership between credentialed teachers, parents, and students. Through its independent study model, Mt. Lassen Charter offers a variety of instructional resources and support systems to ensure students meet state educational standards while maintaining the freedom to learn in environments that best suit them—whether at home or through community-based educational opportunities. It serves as a vital resource for the rural community of Herlong, focusing on student-centered instruction and the development of self-directed, lifelong learners.
147
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
23.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    111 (76.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fort Sage Unified
Phone: (530)827-2129
Website: http://fortsage.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
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