Rite of Passage

Rite of Passage is a public high school in Placerville, CA, part of the El Dorado County Office of Education. The school serves approximately 19 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. Students demonstrate 18% proficiency in math and 18% in reading/language arts.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,499, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 19 students, Rite of Passage 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 3.2:1, Rite of Passage 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.

Rite of Passage 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.