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Thompson Peak Charter

Summary:

Thompson Peak Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Susanville, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Thompson Peak Charter District.

While Thompson Peak Charter has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85-92.3% in recent years, it also has a concerning dropout rate of 10% in the most recent year. The school's test scores generally lag behind state averages, with some exceptions, such as 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency. Interestingly, Thompson Peak Charter has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 2.3% compared to the nearby Lassen County Special Education school, which has a rate of 76.9%. However, Thompson Peak Charter serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 55-61% of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, compared to 23.08% at Lassen County Special Education.

While Thompson Peak Charter has some bright spots, such as the low chronic absenteeism rate, the school generally underperforms the state averages in test scores, especially in mathematics. The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 18.4 in the past 3 years, may contribute to these academic challenges. Exploring ways to provide more targeted academic support and interventions, as well as addressing any underlying factors contributing to the dropout rate, could be areas for the school to focus on in order to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 995 Paiute Ln.
       Susanville, CA  96130-4327

(530) 257-7300

District: Thompson Peak Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4327th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Compare Details Thompson Peak Charter ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thompson Peak Charter ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thompson Peak Charter ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.4. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Thompson Peak Charter freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Thompson Peak Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Peak Charter 4327th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Thompson Peak Charter in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Peak Charter 1971st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Thompson Peak Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Peak Charter 1490th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Thompson Peak Charter in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thompson Peak Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.36 877th 1417 38.1%
2024 25.39 4327th 5862 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thompson Peak Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.61 2502nd 2715 7.8%
2021 23.50 694th 894 22.4%
2022 26.55 1924th 2740 29.8%
2023 12.62 2610th 2802 6.9%
2024 26.46 1971st 2777 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.88 1930th 2369 18.5%
2022 18.88 2145th 2458 12.7%
2023 20.57 2147th 2549 15.8%
2024 30.39 1758th 2575 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.45 2304th 2380 3.2%
2023 17.25 2219th 2547 12.9%
2024 19.32 2115th 2546 16.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.29 2115th 2547 17.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.57 1582nd 1602 1.2%
2022 12.86 1404th 1555 9.7%
2023 5.97 1500th 1552 3.4%
2024 13.06 1372nd 1535 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thompson Peak Charter

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Rank History for all high school students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.08 1847th 2133 13.4%
2021 21.54 1011th 1290 21.6%
2022 30.35 1424th 2123 32.9%
2023 30.79 1391st 2348 40.8%
2024 27.40 1490th 2323 35.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.49 1526th 1547 1.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.31 1842nd 1937 4.9%
2023 31.37 1382nd 2247 38.5%
2024 23.45 1573rd 2235 29.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.52 1588th 1833 13.4%
2023 25.16 1466th 2118 30.8%
2024 21.39 1557th 2098 25.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.13 933rd 1122 16.8%
2023 25.72 1452nd 2207 34.2%
2024 24.96 1467th 2172 32.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.59 1633rd 2142 23.8%
2024 9.25 1903rd 2125 10.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Thompson Peak Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.51 1169th 1222 4.3%
2022 12.63 1068th 1204 11.3%
2023 19.71 1097th 1434 23.5%
2024 14.28 1146th 1406 18.5%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thompson Peak Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 99 0 0 27 4 0 10 0 140
2020 114 0 0 32 5 0 11 0 162
2021 104 0 0 37 6 0 12 0 159
2022 93 0 0 30 4 0 11 1 139
2023 96 0 0 33 5 0 9 0 143

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 Thompson Peak Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 140 7.2 19.3 60.7
2020 162 n/a n/a 61.1
2021 159 8.8 17.9 56
2022 139 9.8 14.1 56.8
2023 143 7.7 18.4 60.8

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 Thompson Peak Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 140 7.2 19.3 60.7
2020 162 n/a n/a 61.1
2021 159 8.8 17.9 56
2022 139 9.8 14.1 56.8
2023 143 7.7 18.4 60.8

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Peak Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2502nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2610th of 2802 Middle schools
 1%
Ranks 1847th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1391st of 2348 High schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Thompson Peak Charter)27.813
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Peak Charter)5.64.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Thompson Peak Charter)5.68.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Thompson Peak Charter)1650
 34%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Peak Charter)020
 20%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Thompson Peak Charter)440
 36%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students140143
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic2733
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White9996
 3%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%60.8%
 0.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended Thompson Peak Charter.

Students at Thompson Peak Charter are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Thompson Peak Charter ranks 4327th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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