Is Pathways Charter a good school?

Pathways Charter ranks 2583 rd of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pathways Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Pathways Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Pathways Charter?

Students at Pathways Charter are 46% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

Pathways Charter

Summary:

Pathways Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Rohnert Park, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 309 students. The school is part of the Pathways Charter District.

Pathways Charter is performing well in several key areas compared to nearby alternative schools. In 2021-2022, the school had a 93.0% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average of 86.1%. Additionally, Pathways Charter had a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2% in 2022-2023, compared to 50-60% at nearby Sonoma County Special Education and Sonoma County Court. However, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 4th and 5th grade ELA where Pathways Charter outperformed the state.

Pathways Charter could benefit from benchmarking against higher-performing nearby charter schools, such as Orchard View and Heartwood Charter, to identify best practices and strategies that could be implemented to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the school's high proportion of students from low-income families, with 46.28% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its lower test scores, and the school may need to explore additional support and resources to address this challenge.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

150 Professional Center Dr. St
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2148

(707) 585-6510

District: Pathways Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2583^rd of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

Hispanic:

34.3%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways Charter ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Pathways Charter ranks worse than 54.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Pathways Charter ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.17. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pathways 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.

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SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Charter 2583^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Pathways Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Charter 1520^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pathways Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Charter 1100^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pathways Charter in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.37	1867^th	5789	67.7%
2022	49.65	2543^rd	5883	56.8%
2023	47.88	2649^th	5874	54.9%
2024	49.33	2583^rd	5862	55.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.99	3343^rd	5492	39.1%
2022	69.40	1545^th	5635	72.6%
2023	51.97	2299^th	5617	59.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.59	3063^rd	5510	44.4%
2024	52.75	2321^st	5636	58.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.20	2065^th	2834	27.1%
2022	13.50	2430^th	2726	10.9%
2023	23.39	2143^rd	2662	19.5%
2024	41.31	1672^nd	2647	36.8%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.23	1706^th	2715	37.2%
2022	49.17	1200^th	2740	56.2%
2023	49.57	1180^th	2802	57.9%
2024	38.34	1520^th	2777	45.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.88	1652^nd	2369	30.3%
2023	29.88	1772^nd	2549	30.5%
2024	26.30	1933^rd	2575	24.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.51	1541^st	2380	35.3%
2022	53.51	984^th	2509	60.8%
2023	43.59	1233^rd	2547	51.6%
2024	36.53	1454^th	2546	42.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.16	1545^th	2407	35.8%
2022	41.41	1297^th	2527	48.7%
2024	30.33	1663^rd	2547	34.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.44	2036^th	2213	8.0%
2024	22.44	1915^th	2383	19.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	23.21	1249^th	1602	22.0%
2022	38.63	941^st	1555	39.5%
2023	37.29	960^th	1552	38.1%
2024	24.25	1175^th	1535	23.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.59	1036^th	2133	51.4%
2022	42.20	1121^st	2123	47.2%
2023	50.10	864^th	2348	63.2%
2024	41.17	1100^th	2323	52.6%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.86	456^th	786	42.0%
2024	23.46	573^rd	804	28.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.01	284^th	1547	81.6%
2024	54.24	424^th	1534	72.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.49	1324^th	1937	31.6%
2022	36.18	1224^th	1943	37.0%
2023	41.80	1092^nd	2247	51.4%
2024	30.15	1425^th	2235	36.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.07	1149^th	1833	37.3%
2022	47.24	883^rd	1858	52.5%
2023	45.78	931^st	2118	56.0%
2024	37.05	1156^th	2098	44.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.30	751^st	1880	60.1%
2022	34.37	1187^th	1916	38.0%
2023	49.95	812^th	2207	63.2%
2024	42.27	994^th	2172	54.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.06	1132^nd	1814	37.6%
2022	37.80	1142^nd	1861	38.6%
2023	42.62	1038^th	2142	51.5%
2024	29.75	1377^th	2125	35.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pathways Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.45	754^th	1222	38.3%
2022	32.20	828^th	1204	31.2%
2023	40.15	751^st	1434	47.6%
2024	30.67	894^th	1406	36.4%

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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 Pathways Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	188	6	11	146	0	3	49	0	403
2020	177	6	10	139	1	2	51	0	386
2021	200	9	14	142	1	0	51	0	417
2022	160	9	13	135	1	1	42	5	366
2023	143	8	15	106	0	1	33	3	309

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 Pathways Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	403	20.9	19.2	40
2020	386	n/a	n/a	37
2021	417	20.9	19.8	40
2022	366	21.2	17.1	44
2023	309	16.4	18.8	46.3

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 Pathways Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	403	20.9	19.2	40
2020	386	n/a	n/a	37
2021	417	20.9	19.8	40
2022	366	21.2	17.1	44
2023	309	16.4	18.8	46.3

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.

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