School Overview
Newcastle Charter School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Newcastle, California, serves as a community-centered public school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. As a dependent charter school within the Newcastle Elementary School District, it operates with a focus on personalized learning, often blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school emphasizes character development, strong parent-teacher partnerships, and a commitment to preparing students for success in both secondary education and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and its focus on the "whole child," integrating extracurricular activities and community involvement into the academic experience. By leveraging its charter status, the school maintains the flexibility to implement unique programs and teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking and creativity. With a scenic campus on Valley View Drive, Newcastle Charter strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the local community.
333
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
28.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newcastle Charter
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic51
Black2
Asian5
Two or More31
American Indian3
  • White
    241 (72.4%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    31 (9.3%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Newcastle Elementary
Phone: (916)663-3307
Website: http://www.newcastle.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newcastle Charter
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten40
Grade 131
Grade 231
Grade 339
Grade 429
Grade 541
Grade 640
Grade 742
Grade 840
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newcastle Charter
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18655.9%
Male14744.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)