Heartwood Charter District

Located at 170 Liberty School Rd. in Petaluma, California, Heartwood Charter District operates as an active, independent charter district serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated within a rural fringe setting in the broader Santa Rosa-Petaluma metropolitan area, the single-school district provides a unified educational continuum tailored to its surrounding community. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 739 students across its primary and secondary offerings. The student body is primarily concentrated in the primary and middle school grades—headlined by 134 kindergarteners and steady enrollment through 8th grade—alongside a smaller high school cohort across grades 9 through 12.

To support its student population, Heartwood Charter District maintains a dedicated workforce totaling 86.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by 45.3 FTE teachers, backed by a strong operational network of 41.0 FTE support staff. The student body reflects a diverse local demographic, composed of 456 White, 128 Hispanic, and 115 multiracial students, alongside Asian, Black, and American Indian learners. For prospective families, researchers, and community members seeking to engage with the district, Heartwood Charter District remains fully operational in Sonoma County and maintains its official web portal at heartwoodcharterschool.org.