Hume Lake Charter

Hume Lake Charter is a public school in Hume, CA, part of the Hume Lake Charter District. The school serves approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math, 23 points above the state average and 78% in reading/language arts, 31 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 52 students, Hume Lake Charter is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Hume Lake Charter offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Hume Lake Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.