Forest Charter vs Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Charter
Nevada City · Charter other · Grades K–12
845 students
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Nevada City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
191 students
| Measure | Forest Charter Nevada City, California | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #117 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #3385 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 845 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49.5% |
| city | Nevada City | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 33%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 53%).
- •Forest Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 47.6%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.1).
- •Forest Charter is the larger school with 845 students compared with 191.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Charter better than Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Charter and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Charter: 845. Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Charter and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning rank in California?
Forest Charter is unranked and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is 117th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).