Very Good
#2867 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Northwest Prep Charter
School · Northwest Prep Charter District · Santa Rosa, CA
A charter school in Santa Rosa, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2590 Piner Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest Prep Charter score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2018, reaching 27% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Prep 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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
$93,513
Median home value
$628,900
Median rent
$1,978/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anova Center for Education Sonoma CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Summerfield Waldorf School and FarmPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Prep Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Northwest Prep Charter is listed in Northwest Prep Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Prep Charter
Northwest Prep Charter is a public school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Northwest Prep Charter District, serving approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,867 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Prep Charter
What grades does Northwest Prep Charter serve?
Northwest Prep Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Prep Charter?
Northwest Prep Charter has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Prep Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Prep Charter is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Prep Charter rank in CA?
Northwest Prep Charter ranks #2,867 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northwest Prep Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Prep Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Northwest Prep Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Prep Charter has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Northwest Prep Charter a charter school?
Yes, Northwest Prep Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northwest Prep Charter a Title I school?
No, Northwest Prep Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Prep Charter?
62.7% of students at Northwest Prep 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
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (707) 522-3320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 95401)
- 36,842
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 95401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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