Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northwest Prep Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Prep Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Prep Charter's student population of 153 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Rankings
Northwest Prep Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Prep Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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 is Northwest Prep Charter's ranking?
Northwest Prep Charter is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northwest Prep Charter often compared to?
Northwest Prep Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Piner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Prep Charter?
The graduation rate of Northwest Prep Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest Prep Charter?
153 students attend Northwest Prep Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Northwest Prep Charter students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Prep Charter?
Northwest Prep Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northwest Prep Charter offer ?
Northwest Prep Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northwest Prep Charter part of?
Northwest Prep Charter is part of Northwest Prep Charter School District.
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