Gold Ridge Educational Center

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools

12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370

(209)536-2000

www.tcsos.us

8 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

Gold Ridge Educational Center, located in Sonora, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS). It serves as a specialized educational facility designed to support students who require alternative learning environments. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the center provides a structured setting for students to overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they remain on a productive path toward graduation or transition back to their home districts.

The center functions as part of a broader network of county-operated programs that prioritize both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Through its affiliation with the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools, Gold Ridge benefits from access to specialized resources, including vocational guidance, counseling services, and integrated support systems. The school’s mission centers on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for long-term success, both in their future schooling and their personal lives.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gold Ridge Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2
Black	1

White
5 (62.5%)
Hispanic
2 (25.0%)
Black
1 (12.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools
Phone:	(209)536-2000
Website:	http://www.tcsos.us
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 5

Grade 11 3