Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hume Lake Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hume Lake Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hume Lake Charter's student population of 52 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Hume Lake Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hume Lake Charter is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hume Lake Charter's ranking?
Hume Lake Charter is ranked #1274 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hume Lake Charter?
The graduation rate of Hume Lake Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hume Lake Charter?
52 students attend Hume Lake Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hume Lake Charter students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hume Lake Charter?
Hume Lake Charter has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hume Lake Charter offer ?
Hume Lake Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hume Lake Charter part of?
Hume Lake Charter is part of Hume Lake Charter School District.
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