Vantage Point Charter

10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946

www.pvuesd.org

Charter School 41 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Vantage Point Charter, located in Penn Valley, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Penn Valley Union Elementary School District. Designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment, the school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of students who may benefit from an instructional model that differs from the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging the resources of the local district, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

The charter school is well-regarded for its commitment to individualized education plans, often appealing to families looking for a more hands-on or independent approach to learning. By maintaining a location on Spenceville Road, it integrates into the broader Penn Valley community, fostering strong connections between students, parents, and educators. Through its official district portal, the school remains transparent about its curricular goals and administrative policies, ensuring that families stay well-informed about the educational pathways available to their students.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vantage Point Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

White
32 (78.0 %)
American Indian
4 (9.8 %)
Two or More
3 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Penn Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)432-5312
Website:	http://www.pvuesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 10