At a glance
Reported students
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328.5
North Star Academy: 44 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 70
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Sutter Creek. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Amador County Unified. NCES reports 44 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking North Star Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.16
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.66
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.5%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amador County Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Independence High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
49 reported students
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–06
171 reported students
Plymouth Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
209 reported students
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–06
259 reported students
Jackson Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
Sutter Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
387 reported students
Public schools near North Star Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Community Other · Amador County Office of Education | 01–12 | 10 | under 0.1 mi |
| Independence High (Continuation) High · Amador County Unified | 09–12 | 49 | under 0.1 mi |
| Amador High High · Amador County Unified | 09–12 | 615 | 1.4 mi |
| Sutter Creek Elementary Elementary · Amador County Unified | KG–06 | 387 | 1.5 mi |
| Argonaut High High · Amador County Unified | 09–12 | 593 | 1.7 mi |
| Amador County Special Education Other · Amador County Office of Education | KG–12 | 13 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Star Academy
What grades does North Star Academy serve?
North Star Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Amador County Unified.
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy reported 44 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 70 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 44 students and 3.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Star Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Star Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amador County Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Star Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Star Academy in?
North Star Academy is part of Amador County Unified, based in Jackson, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Star Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include County Community (under 0.1 mi), Independence High (Continuation) (under 0.1 mi), Amador High (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.