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#7065 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hometech Charter
School · Hometech Charter District · Paradise, CA
A charter school in Paradise, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6249 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hometech Charter score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hometech Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,250
Median home value
$419,900
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95969; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Upward International Schools, Pines Academy CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hometech Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hometech Charter is listed in HomeTech Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hometech Charter
Hometech Charter is a public school in Paradise, CA, part of Hometech Charter District, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,065 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hometech Charter
What grades does Hometech Charter serve?
Hometech Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hometech Charter?
Hometech Charter has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hometech Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Hometech Charter is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hometech Charter rank in CA?
Hometech Charter ranks #7,065 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hometech Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Hometech Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hometech Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hometech Charter has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Hometech Charter a charter school?
Yes, Hometech Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hometech Charter a Title I school?
No, Hometech Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hometech Charter?
70.2% of students at Hometech Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (530) 872-1171
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95969)
- 7,804
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 59.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95969; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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