Redwood Preparatory Charter District

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Fortuna, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Redwood Preparatory Charter District #1396 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,365 per pupil, Redwood Preparatory Charter District ranks #1669 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

219
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,365
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Redwood Preparatory Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 219 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Humboldt County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,365 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.0% local, 67.5% state, and 7.5% 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 23/100, ranked #1396 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 590:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 2.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.6% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Redwood Preparatory Charter, enrolling 236 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Redwood Preparatory Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Redwood Preparatory Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Redwood Preparatory Charter District a distant remainder — means Redwood Preparatory Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Redwood Preparatory Charter District student-counselor ratio is 590:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Redwood Preparatory Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 2.1% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
67.5%
State
25.0%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
1396 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Redwood Preparatory Charter District.

White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 11.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

590:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
2.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Redwood Preparatory Charter District

School Enrollment
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter
236

How Redwood Preparatory Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Audeo Charter Ii District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sherman Thomas Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Wilmar Union Elementary Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Woodland Star Charter District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kipp Esperanza High District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Redwood Preparatory 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 Redwood Preparatory Charter District?

Redwood Preparatory Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 219 students.

How much does Redwood Preparatory Charter District spend per student?

Redwood Preparatory Charter District spends $11,365 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #1396 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Redwood Preparatory Charter District?

Redwood Preparatory Charter District students are 63.6% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Redwood Preparatory Charter District?

Redwood Preparatory Charter District has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #1396 out of 1517 districts in California.