Hearthstone

Summary:

Hearthstone is an alternative public charter school located in Oroville, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 163 students. As an alternative school, Hearthstone provides educational opportunities for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting.

Hearthstone's data highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative schools in serving a high-needs student population. The school has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 65.2% in 2020-2021 to 88.9% in 2021-2022. Its dropout rates have also varied, from a low of 8.3% in 2022-2023 to a high of 21.7% in 2020-2021, which are higher than the state average. Hearthstone has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% in 2018-2019 to 29.7% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, are generally lower than the state and Butte County Office of Education district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

When comparing Hearthstone to other nearby alternative schools, such as Butte County Community, BASES Learning Center, and Table Mountain, these schools also serve a high-needs student population and have similar challenges with graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, Hearthstone's chronic absenteeism rates are notably higher than the nearby alternative schools, suggesting that the school may need to focus more on improving student attendance and engagement. Additionally, Hearthstone's test scores, while lower than the state average, are generally higher than the Butte County Office of Education district scores, indicating that the school may be performing better than the overall district in terms of academic achievement.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2280 6th St.
       Oroville, CA  95965-3261


(530) 532-5848

District: Butte County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2416th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,208 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Hispanic:
23.9%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hearthstone is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hearthstone ranks worse than 87% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hearthstone ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hearthstone who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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
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Compare Details Hearthstone has the largest alternative school student body size in the Butte County Office of Education School District. Student population at Hearthstone is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (23.9%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hearthstone is 11.5, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Butte County Office of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hearthstone is $11,208. 2 alternative schools in the Butte County Office of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Hearthstone:

SchoolDigger ranks Hearthstone 2416th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hearthstone in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hearthstone 1621st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hearthstone in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hearthstone

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.45 3532nd 4809 26.6%
2005 29.46 3319th 4822 31.2%
2006 21.19 3904th 4818 19.0%
2007 14.64 4661st 5113 8.8%
2008 18.69 4418th 5113 13.6%
2009 15.46 4710th 5193 9.3%
2010 10.21 5140th 5314 3.3%
2011 23.41 4439th 5377 17.4%
2012 25.10 4308th 5390 20.1%
2013 18.33 4850th 5530 12.3%
2015 10.26 5455th 5611 2.8%
2016 13.21 5194th 5614 7.5%
2017 12.21 5350th 5692 6.0%
2018 10.21 5428th 5662 4.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.57 4628th 5084 9.0%
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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 Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.59 1384th 1769 21.8%
2005 36.34 1080th 1777 39.2%
2006 31.42 1217th 1804 32.5%
2007 27.84 1452nd 1999 27.4%
2008 26.41 1522nd 2005 24.1%
2009 41.96 1155th 2063 44.0%
2010 26.21 1690th 2179 22.4%
2011 34.78 1502nd 2236 32.8%
2012 21.52 1880th 2259 16.8%
2013 26.40 1829th 2379 23.1%
2015 12.41 2279th 2477 8.0%
2016 14.01 2230th 2497 10.7%
2017 19.30 2060th 2508 17.9%
2018 13.58 2228th 2480 10.2%
2019 38.92 1488th 2715 45.2%
2021 44.85 446th 894 50.1%
2022 23.35 2072nd 2740 24.4%
2023 38.37 1519th 2802 45.8%
2024 16.41 2416th 2777 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.41 1760th 2230 21.1%
2019 53.16 924th 2369 61.0%
2023 44.22 1207th 2549 52.6%
2024 24.44 2000th 2575 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.60 1655th 2547 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.12 1339th 1496 10.5%
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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 Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.35 526th 1653 68.2%
2005 52.43 545th 1901 71.3%
2006 40.74 821st 1968 58.3%
2007 47.09 721st 2063 65.1%
2008 36.22 1013th 2117 52.1%
2009 50.72 727th 2238 67.5%
2010 38.22 1053rd 2281 53.8%
2011 42.02 1007th 2367 57.5%
2012 42.35 994th 2354 57.8%
2013 46.88 873rd 2426 64.0%
2015 49.23 997th 1994 50.0%
2016 47.36 1059th 2039 48.1%
2017 41.18 1222nd 2021 39.5%
2018 47.11 1067th 2017 47.1%
2019 46.64 1062nd 2133 50.2%
2021 37.60 800th 1290 38.0%
2022 36.69 1266th 2123 40.4%
2023 32.75 1337th 2348 43.1%
2024 22.42 1621st 2323 30.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.50 718th 804 10.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.49 1526th 1547 1.4%
2024 27.81 1062nd 1534 30.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 1032nd 1862 44.6%
2019 40.94 1148th 1937 40.7%
2021 45.62 610th 1126 45.8%
2022 37.85 1185th 1943 39.0%
2023 29.58 1419th 2247 36.8%
2024 25.07 1537th 2235 31.2%
See the entire list of Best California Alternative Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 978th 1760 44.4%
2019 48.00 901st 1833 50.8%
2021 30.98 755th 1054 28.4%
2022 27.09 1336th 1858 28.1%
2023 31.81 1301st 2118 38.6%
2024 22.36 1532nd 2098 27.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 1016th 1834 44.6%
2023 31.59 1290th 2207 41.5%
2024 22.75 1523rd 2172 29.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.18 1006th 1742 42.3%
2023 40.77 1105th 2142 48.4%
2024 19.78 1588th 2125 25.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hearthstone

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.38 841st 1173 28.3%
2019 16.74 1029th 1222 15.8%
2022 20.04 985th 1204 18.2%
2023 11.41 1223rd 1434 14.7%
2024 9.49 1222nd 1406 13.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Hearthstone

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 329 5 1 17 124 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 382 11 0 15 127 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 363 18 3 28 134 n/a n/a 5 551
2000 328 19 6 34 138 n/a n/a 7 532
2001 310 14 3 45 119 n/a n/a 27 518
2002 248 13 8 45 110 n/a n/a 28 452
2003 248 13 8 45 110 n/a n/a 28 452
2004 285 8 3 44 84 n/a n/a 68 492
2005 313 5 5 33 59 n/a n/a 97 512
2006 328 9 7 43 70 n/a n/a 74 531
2007 267 5 5 44 56 n/a n/a 77 454
2008 255 3 n/a 50 45 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 272 6 0 53 40 1 91 0 463
2010 246 15 6 122 76 2 7 0 474
2011 227 14 4 126 55 1 20 0 447
2012 217 6 4 128 44 2 30 0 431
2013 197 5 1 110 45 0 24 0 382
2014 176 5 3 112 23 0 23 0 342
2015 151 3 2 92 19 0 19 0 286
2016 140 7 4 95 16 0 17 0 279
2017 146 3 4 75 16 0 37 0 281
2018 160 3 5 73 15 0 34 0 290
2019 124 0 2 58 9 0 15 0 208
2020 122 6 1 52 6 1 10 0 198
2021 108 2 1 51 7 1 12 1 183
2022 86 1 0 53 2 3 13 0 158
2023 97 0 0 39 5 1 20 1 163

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 Hearthstone

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 476 11.5 41.4 0
1998 535 20.0 26.8 0
1999 551 22.8 24.2 0
2000 532 21.9 24.3 0
2001 518 22.3 23.2 22
2002 452 22.1 20.5 25
2003 452 22.1 20.5 25
2004 492 21.0 23.4 0
2005 512 21.2 24.2 29.6
2006 531 23.1 23.0 42
2007 454 22.6 20.1 67.1
2008 353 10.8 32.7 47.9
2009 463 23.2 18.1 44.9
2010 474 26.6 17.8 68.6
2011 447 n/a n/a 64.9
2012 431 28.2 15.2 n/a
2013 382 28.0 13.6 70.7
2014 342 18.8 18.1 82.5
2015 286 19.0 15.0 83.2
2016 279 19.0 14.6 79.2
2017 281 18.5 15.1 74
2018 290 21.2 13.6 84.1
2019 208 16.6 12.5 74
2020 198 n/a n/a 79.8
2021 183 14.3 12.7 77.6
2022 158 13.5 11.6 79.1
2023 163 14.1 11.5 84.7

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 Hearthstone

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 476 11.5 41.4 0
1998 535 20.0 26.8 0
1999 551 22.8 24.2 0
2000 532 21.9 24.3 0
2001 518 22.3 23.2 22
2002 452 22.1 20.5 25
2003 452 22.1 20.5 25
2004 492 21.0 23.4 0
2005 512 21.2 24.2 29.6
2006 531 23.1 23.0 42
2007 454 22.6 20.1 67.1
2008 353 10.8 32.7 47.9
2009 463 23.2 18.1 44.9
2010 474 26.6 17.8 68.6
2011 447 n/a n/a 64.9
2012 431 28.2 15.2 n/a
2013 382 28.0 13.6 70.7
2014 342 18.8 18.1 82.5
2015 286 19.0 15.0 83.2
2016 279 19.0 14.6 79.2
2017 281 18.5 15.1 74
2018 290 21.2 13.6 84.1
2019 208 16.6 12.5 74
2020 198 n/a n/a 79.8
2021 183 14.3 12.7 77.6
2022 158 13.5 11.6 79.1
2023 163 14.1 11.5 84.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201271.0%17.0%0.0%13.0%71.0%79.0%79.0%71.0%75.0%
201388.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%94.0%
201482.0%12.0%0.0%6.0%82.0%88.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%
201571.0%14.0%14.0%0.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%
201682.0%0.0%5.0%9.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%
201874.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%74.0%81.0%84.0%74.0%74.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hearthstone

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,208

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hearthstone

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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1488th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1519th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.6%
Ranks 1062nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1337th of 2348 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearthstone)29.450
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Butte County Office of Education)19.437
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hearthstone)29.433.3
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Butte County Office of Education)16.729.6
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearthstone)47.131.3
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Butte County Office of Education)40.921.7
 19.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hearthstone)17.76.3
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Butte County Office of Education)13.64.4
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Hearthstone)35.318.8
 16.5%
   8th Grade Science (Butte County Office of Education)27.317.4
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearthstone)51.740
 11.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Butte County Office of Education)43.320.9
 22.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hearthstone)10.312.5
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Butte County Office of Education)5.34.7
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students208163
 21.6%
African American00
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic5839
 32.8%
Pacific Islander01
White12497
 21.8%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%84.7%
 10.6%


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Hearthstone ranks in the bottom 13.0% of California alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Hearthstone.

Students at Hearthstone are 60% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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