Excellent
#554 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Elementary School · Redwood Preparatory Charter District · Fortuna, CA
A charter elementary school in Fortuna, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1480 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Math 53% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redwood Preparatory Charter score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redwood Preparatory 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fortuna), 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
$62,346
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman G. Ambrosini ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Linell K. Walker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Hydesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| North Coast MennonitePrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–10 | 3.8 mi | 30 | 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.
Redwood Preparatory Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,073NCES 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.
Redwood Preparatory Charter is listed in Redwood Preparatory Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redwood Preparatory Charter
Redwood Preparatory Charter is a public elementary school in Fortuna, CA, part of Redwood Preparatory Charter District, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redwood Preparatory Charter
What grades does Redwood Preparatory Charter serve?
Redwood Preparatory Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Redwood Preparatory Charter?
Redwood Preparatory Charter has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Preparatory Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Preparatory Charter is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redwood Preparatory Charter rank in CA?
Redwood Preparatory Charter ranks #554 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Redwood Preparatory Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Redwood Preparatory Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Redwood Preparatory Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redwood Preparatory Charter has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Redwood Preparatory Charter a charter school?
Yes, Redwood Preparatory Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Redwood Preparatory Charter a Title I school?
No, Redwood Preparatory Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redwood Preparatory Charter?
47.0% of students at Redwood Preparatory 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (707) 682-6149
- Area population (ZIP 95540)
- 14,641
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 95540; 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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