Hume Lake Charter

Summary:

Hume Lake Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Hume, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 56 students. This school is part of the Hume Lake Charter District.

Hume Lake Charter consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 75% proficiency in ELA, 56.25% in Math, and 50% in Science, compared to the state averages of 47.04%, 35.54%, and 30.7%, respectively. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% compared to the state average, which could be an area of concern. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 63.51% in 2020-2021 to 46.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a potential shift in the socioeconomic demographics of the student population.

Compared to the nearby Kings Canyon Online, a public charter virtual school, Hume Lake Charter has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio. Kings Canyon Online has lower proficiency rates and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, highlighting the relative strengths of Hume Lake Charter in terms of academic performance and student-teacher interaction.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628-9602

(559) 305-7565

District: Hume Lake Charter District

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

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

17.3%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hume Lake Charter ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hume Lake Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Hume Lake Charter 183^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hume Lake Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all students at Hume Lake Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.44	116^th	2348	95.1%
2024	88.89	183^rd	2323	92.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hume Lake Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.95	39^th	2247	98.3%
2024	79.60	279^th	2235	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hume Lake Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.26	315^th	2118	85.1%
2024	89.76	141^st	2098	93.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hume Lake Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.69	81^st	2207	96.3%
2024	83.01	267^th	2172	87.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hume Lake Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.21	82^nd	1434	94.3%
2024	79.75	165^th	1406	88.3%

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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 Hume Lake Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	51	0	5	11	2	69
2020	51	0	2	11	2	66
2021	53	0	2	16	3	74
2022	48	0	1	12	2	63
2023	39	1	1	13	2	56
2024	38	1	1	9	3	52

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 Hume Lake Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	69	6.2	11.0	43.5
2020	66	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	74	6.2	11.8	63.5
2022	63	7.5	8.3	52.4
2023	56	7.3	7.6	46.4
2024	52	8.0	6.4	61.5

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 Hume Lake Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	69	6.2	11.0	43.5
2020	66	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	74	6.2	11.8	63.5
2022	63	7.5	8.3	52.4
2023	56	7.3	7.6	46.4
2024	52	8.0	6.4	61.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hume Lake Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	69	56	18.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	11	13	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	39	23.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.5%	46.4%	3%

Schools Near Hume Lake Charter

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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)		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 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Hume Lake Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	64144 Hume Lake Rd.	Hume	93628	Fresno County	Hume Lake Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 305-7565	52	8	6.4	61.5%	38 (73.1%)	1 (1.9%)	9 (17.3%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)								(n/a)		50.0		75.0		56.3
Kings Canyon Online	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	39500 Dunlap Rd.	Dunlap	93621	Fresno County	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 305-7320	154	8	20.4	82.5%	52 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (61.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)	21.2	19.6	63.2	52.4	7.9	7.9	$19,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Hume Lake Charter

How many students attend Hume Lake Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52 students attended Hume Lake Charter.

Is Hume Lake Charter a good school?

Yes. Hume Lake Charter ranks in the top 7.9% of California alternative schools.

What district is Hume Lake Charter in?

Hume Lake Charter District

What is the racial makeup of Hume Lake Charter?

Students at Hume Lake Charter are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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