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Arete Charter Academy

16229 Duggans Rd., Grass Valley, CA, 95949

About Arete Charter Academy

Arete Charter Academy is a public charter school in Grass Valley, California, for kids in grades K–8. There are about 400 to 500 students at the school, and each teacher is responsible for 23 students. Arete Charter Academy teaches the basics of reading, writing, and math, as well as how to develop character, learn through projects, and get involved in the community. All of the lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies are focused and meet California's standards. 22% of students are good at math, and 37% are good at reading (ELA). This means that literacy results are better than average. The public pays for charter schools, and the amount is usually about the same as what the district spends on each student. The school is in a neighborhood that is known for its beautiful views and low housing costs compared to other big cities in California. Overall, Arete Charter Academy offers a structured, values-focused education, making it one of the best elementary school in California options for families seeking an alternative public model.

Arete Charter Academy Contact Information

Address

16229 Duggans Rd., Grass Valley, CA, 95949

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Phone

(530) 268-2805

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 37% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
239
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4244 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Arete Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.57%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 14.23%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 9.21%
Native Am. 0%
White
76.57%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
14.23%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
9.21%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 239
52.72%
126 Female
47.28%
113 Male

Student Population

239 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1195 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Arete Charter Academy recently held a hands-on STEM and arts showcase to celebrate how hard the students worked. Students showed off their creative work and experiments. Families participated in an interactive workshops that instructed them on collaboration and innovation.

FAQ

Q1. Does Arete Charter Academy not charge tuition?

Ans. Yes, it is a public charter school, so it doesn't cost anything and is open to all students who meet the requirements.

Q2. Does the school use a lottery to choose who gets in?

Ans. If there are more applications than seats, a public lottery may be used to decide who gets in.

Q3. Do students at Arete Charter Academy have to wear uniforms?

Ans. To help students focus on learning, the school may have a dress code or uniform policy.

Q4. What kinds of activities can you do outside of school?

Ans. Students can take part in enrichment programs like arts, leadership activities, and school events.

Q5. What does the school do to help students do better in school?

Ans. The school offers specific reading and math instruction and intervention programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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