Forest Charter

www.forestcharter.com

Charter School 774 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Forest Charter School, located in Nevada City, California, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its personalized approach to education, emphasizing a collaborative model that involves students, parents, and teachers working together to design individualized learning plans. By blending independent study with traditional classroom instruction and community-based enrichment activities, the school caters to a wide range of learning styles and academic goals.

At its core, Forest Charter focuses on fostering self-directed learners within a supportive and flexible environment. The school provides a variety of resources, including workshops, tutoring, and technology-integrated curriculum, to help students navigate their academic journeys at their own pace. Because of its emphasis on student agency and community connection, Forest Charter is often viewed as a preferred alternative for families seeking a customized educational experience that moves beyond the constraints of a traditional, one-size-fits-all school system.

774

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	90
Asian	5
Two or More	62
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
601 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (11.7 %)
Two or More
62 (8.1 %)
American Indian
9 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Nevada County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)265-4823
Website:	http://www.forestcharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 45

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 82