Vantage Point Charter

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Vantage Point Charter ranks 1003 rd of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vantage Point Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Penn Valley, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 41 students. The school is part of the Penn Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 536 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vantage Point Charter has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years, significantly higher than the nearby Forest Charter school, which had a 72% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023. The school has also had a 0% dropout rate in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years, indicating a strong focus on student retention. However, Vantage Point Charter has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, ranging from 3.9% in 2018-2019 to 26.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the 9% rate at Forest Charter in 2022-2023.

Vantage Point Charter's test scores in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Penn Valley Union Elementary District and the state of California averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Vantage Point Charter had 52% proficiency in ELA, compared to 53.45% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, Vantage Point Charter had only 12% proficiency, while the district and state had 38.26% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 87.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 42.25% rate at Forest Charter.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946-9625

(530) 432-5312

District: Penn Valley Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1003^rd of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,632

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 41

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

American Indian:

9.8%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vantage Point Charter ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.73. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Vantage Point Charter freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), American Indian (9.8%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vantage Point Charter is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare Vantage Point Charter employs 2.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vantage Point Charter is $14,632.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vantage Point Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Vantage Point Charter 1003^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Vantage Point Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Penn Valley Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Valley Union Elementary 536^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vantage Point Charter

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Rank History for all students at Vantage Point Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	48.72	1051^st	2021	48.0%
2023	12.86	1910^th	2348	18.7%
2024	44.73	1003^rd	2323	56.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vantage Point Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.41	1733^rd	2247	22.9%
2024	46.91	934^th	2235	58.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Vantage Point Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.44	1802^nd	2118	14.9%
2024	56.77	660^th	2098	68.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Vantage Point Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.51	1582^nd	2172	27.2%

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Rank History for White students at Vantage Point Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.11	1356^th	1434	5.4%
2024	28.71	933^rd	1406	33.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vantage Point Charter

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	44	2	1	6	1	0	54
2016	40	1	1	2	0	1	45
2017	36	1	2	3	0	1	43
2018	32	1	1	3	0	0	37
2019	30	1	2	2	0	2	37
2020	34	1	3	3	0	2	43
2021	59	1	9	3	0	3	75
2022	40	1	1	1	0	1	44
2023	32	1	1	4	0	3	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vantage Point Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	54	2.0	27.0	51.9
2016	45	1.0	45.0	60
2017	43	1.1	37.7	53.5
2018	37	2.0	18.5	75.7
2019	37	2.0	18.5	67.6
2020	43	n/a	n/a	67.4
2021	75	3.0	25.0	58.7
2022	44	1.9	22.1	70.5
2023	41	2.1	19.5	87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vantage Point Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	54	2.0	27.0	51.9
2016	45	1.0	45.0	60
2017	43	1.1	37.7	53.5
2018	37	2.0	18.5	75.7
2019	37	2.0	18.5	67.6
2020	43	n/a	n/a	67.4
2021	75	3.0	25.0	58.7
2022	44	1.9	22.1	70.5
2023	41	2.1	19.5	87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vantage Point Charter

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,632

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vantage Point Charter

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	41	10.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	32	6.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	87.8%	20.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Vantage Point Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10862 Spenceville Rd.	Penn Valley	95946	Nevada County	Penn Valley Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 432-5312	41	2	19.5	87.8%	32 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)								(n/a)						33.3								52.0								12.0							$14,632
Forest Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	470 Searls Ave.	Nevada City	95959	Nevada County	Nevada County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 265-4823	774	38	20.5	42.2%	601 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (11.6%)	5 (0.6%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.0%)								(n/a)	35.9	26.4	34.5	37.1	43.8	33.6	20.9	42.9	40.7	39.3	42.9	48.7	49.3	42.0	22.2	34.7	24.5	24.1	25.7	31.1	25.0	26.9	54.8	57.1	61.9	59.5	59.5	59.5	$9,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Vantage Point Charter

Is Vantage Point Charter a good school?

Vantage Point Charter ranks 1003^rd of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vantage Point Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41 students attended Vantage Point Charter.

What district is Vantage Point Charter in?

Penn Valley Union Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Vantage Point Charter?

Students at Vantage Point Charter are 78% White, 10% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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