Uncharted Shores Academy in Crescent City, CA

At a glance

Reported students

283

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

13.07

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–09

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California other enrollment

57th percentile

Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

283

Uncharted Shores Academy: 283 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

21.7:1 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: 312
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Student–teacher ratio: 29.4:1

What the reported data says about Uncharted Shores Academy

Uncharted Shores Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–09 in Crescent City. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Uncharted Shores Academy District. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.

Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above 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 (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Uncharted Shores Academy

1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.07 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
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

White67.1%
Hispanic16.3%
Black0%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.2%

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

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.

Public schools near Uncharted Shores 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
Crescent Elk Middle Middle · Del Norte County Unified	06–08	507	0.4 mi
Joe Hamilton Elementary Elementary · Del Norte County Unified	KG–05	298	0.4 mi
Bess Maxwell Elementary Elementary · Del Norte County Unified	KG–05	217	1.2 mi
Del Norte Community Other · Del Norte County Office of Education	KG–12	27	1.2 mi
Castle Rock Other · Charter · Del Norte County Office of Education	KG–12	315	1.3 mi
Del Norte County ROP High · Del Norte County ROP	09–12	0	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Uncharted Shores Academy

What grades does Uncharted Shores Academy serve?

Uncharted Shores Academy reports grades KG–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Uncharted Shores Academy District.

How many students attend Uncharted Shores Academy?

Uncharted Shores Academy reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Uncharted Shores Academy?

The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 283 students and 13.07 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 Uncharted Shores Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Uncharted Shores Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Uncharted Shores Academy in?

Uncharted Shores Academy is part of Uncharted Shores Academy District, based in Crescent City, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Uncharted Shores Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crescent Elk Middle (0.4 mi), Joe Hamilton Elementary (0.4 mi), Bess Maxwell Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.