Stellar Charter School is a K-12 public charter school in Redding, California, United States. The school is part of the Redding Elementary School District. It has an enrollment of 217 students. In September 2007, Stellar Charter was certified by the California Charter Schools Association.
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stellar Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stellar Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stellar Charter's student population of 259 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stellar Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stellar Charter is 0.41, 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
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stella The Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stellar Charter's ranking?
Stellar Charter is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stellar Charter often compared to?
Stellar Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stellar Charter?
The graduation rate of Stellar Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stellar Charter?
259 students attend Stellar Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Stellar Charter students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stellar Charter?
Stellar Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stellar Charter offer ?
Stellar Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Stellar Charter part of?
Stellar Charter is part of Redding Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Stellar Charter located?
Stellar Charter is located in the Girvan neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Girvan.
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