At a glance
Reported students
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
114
Rite of Passage: 26 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
6.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 37
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.9:1
What the reported data says about Rite of Passage
Rite of Passage is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Andreas. It is one of 6 current school records connected to El Dorado County Office of Education. NCES reports 26 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.1:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (38.5%) and White (23.1%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rite of Passage
- 1How do the reported 6.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White23.1%
- Hispanic38.5%
- Black23.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.8%
- Multiracial11.5%
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
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 El Dorado County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Golden Ridge
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs
Other · Grades KG–12
202 reported students
Mountainside Middle College High
Other · Grades KG–12
290 reported students
Charter Home Study Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
295 reported students
Public schools near Rite of Passage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Union High High · Bret Harte Union High | 09–12 | 559 | 6.5 mi |
| Vallecito Continuation High High · Bret Harte Union High | 09–12 | 43 | 6.5 mi |
| Oakendell Community High · Calaveras County Office of Education | 06–12 | 8 | 7.8 mi |
| Calaveras High High · Calaveras Unified | 08–12 | 703 | 8.2 mi |
| Gold Strike High High · Calaveras Unified | 09–12 | 34 | 8.2 mi |
| Calaveras River Academy High · Calaveras County Office of Education | 06–12 | 17 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rite of Passage
What grades does Rite of Passage serve?
Rite of Passage reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in El Dorado County Office of Education.
How many students attend Rite of Passage?
Rite of Passage reported 26 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 37 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rite of Passage?
The calculated ratio is 6.1:1, based on 26 students and 4.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rite of Passage a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rite of Passage is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Rite of Passage students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% 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 Rite of Passage in?
Rite of Passage is part of El Dorado County Office of Education, based in Placerville, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rite of Passage?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bret Harte Union High (6.5 mi), Vallecito Continuation High (6.5 mi), Oakendell Community (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.