Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer County Community Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Placer County Community Schools's student population of 5 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placer County Community Schools is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Placer County Community Schools often compared to?
Placer County Community Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Placer High School, Placer County Pathways Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer County Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Placer County Community Schools is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Placer County Community Schools?
5 students attend Placer County Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Placer County Community Schools students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placer County Community Schools?
Placer County Community Schools has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Placer County Community Schools offer ?
Placer County Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Placer County Community Schools part of?
Placer County Community Schools is part of Placer County Office Of Education School District.
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