Blue Ridge serves 6 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Ridge's student population of 6 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Ridge is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge?
6 students attend Blue Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Blue Ridge students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge?
Blue Ridge has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge offer ?
Blue Ridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Blue Ridge part of?
Blue Ridge is part of El Dorado County Office Of Education School District.
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