North Star Academy

525 Independence Dr.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685

68 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

North Star Independent Study, located in Sutter Creek, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Amador County Unified School District. Designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting, the program provides a flexible, self-paced academic environment. It is particularly well-suited for students who require a personalized schedule, have unique extracurricular commitments, or benefit from a more individualized approach to learning under the guidance of credentialed teachers.

The program focuses on maintaining rigorous academic standards while fostering student independence and responsibility. By combining independent coursework with regular meetings and check-ins with faculty, North Star offers a hybrid experience that balances the autonomy of home-based study with the essential support and resources of the local school district. It is a vital resource for families in the region seeking a nontraditional pathway toward a high school diploma.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	6

White
33 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (25.0 %)
Black
6 (8.8 %)
Two or More
6 (8.8 %)
American Indian
6 (8.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Amador County Unified
Phone:	(209)257-7773
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1 1

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 5

Grade 8 3

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 28