Feather River Academy

www.sutter.k12.ca.us

31 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Feather River Academy, located in Yuba City, California, serves as the alternative education hub for the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools. The institution is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering programs such as continuation education, independent study, and credit recovery. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to provide a flexible academic path for students to overcome barriers, improve attendance, and successfully meet their graduation requirements.

The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth, career readiness, and fostering a supportive community culture. Through its partnership with the Sutter County Office of Education, Feather River Academy provides resources and counseling services tailored to the individual needs of its diverse student body. Its mission centers on empowering students to take responsibility for their academic and personal development, ultimately preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that leads to further education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Feather River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	17
Black	4

Hispanic
17 (54.8%)
White
10 (32.3%)
Black
4 (12.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sutter County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)822-2400
Website:	http://www.sutter.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 14