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Twin Ridges Home Study Charter

Nevada County Office of Education · Nevada County · 111 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City, CA 95959-3226

(530) 478-1815 · www.trhs.us

2/10
#4825
Rank 4825 out of 5,722
Top 84%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5252 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5583 · 2nd percentile
Science7/10 · #1856 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Twin Ridges Home Study Charter is a good fit for families who have already chosen a home-based education path and are looking for charter support to structure that journey — though its academic test scores, particularly in English and Math, suggest it may not be the strongest option for families prioritizing traditional academic benchmarks. Nevada City itself is a charming Gold Rush-era town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, with a tight-knit, artsy community and a strong independent spirit that naturally draws families who value flexibility and self-directed learning. If your household is committed to homeschooling and wants the backing of a charter framework in a beautiful mountain setting, this school is worth a look — just go in with clear expectations about academic outcomes.

Student Demographics

115 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
91 (79%)
Multiple Races
6 (5%)
Hispanic
5 (4%)
American Indian
4 (3%)
African American
3 (3%)
Other
6 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged65 (57%)
Students with Disabilities24 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

208
Enrollment
11.1
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.2
Administrators (FTE)
5.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4198 · 31st percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found