Golden Eagle Charter District

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Mount Shasta, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 75/100 ranks Golden Eagle Charter District #177 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,747 per pupil, Golden Eagle Charter District ranks #864 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

431
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,747
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Golden Eagle Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 431 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Siskiyou County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,747 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.3% local, 81.7% state, and 14.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 75/100, ranked #177 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 9.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Golden Eagle Charter, enrolling 490 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Golden Eagle Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Golden Eagle Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Golden Eagle Charter District a distant remainder — means Golden Eagle Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Golden Eagle Charter District reports 65.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Golden Eagle Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.2% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
81.7%
State
4.3%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
177 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Golden Eagle Charter District.

White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 10.4%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Golden Eagle Charter District

School Enrollment
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter
490

How Golden Eagle Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Soar Charter Academy District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Crown Preparatory Academy District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Nevada City School of the Arts District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Golden Eagle Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Golden Eagle Charter District?

Golden Eagle Charter District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 431 students.

How much does Golden Eagle Charter District spend per student?

Golden Eagle Charter District spends $17,747 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #177 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Golden Eagle Charter District?

Golden Eagle Charter District students are 72.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Golden Eagle Charter District?

Golden Eagle Charter District has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #177 out of 1526 districts in California.