Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter vs Placer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
Placer High
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle, California | Placer High Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 5,693 | #279 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12424 of 50,301 | #6553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Newcastle | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 57.1).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 29.9%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.6).
- •Placer High is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 349.
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a charter school while Placer High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter better than Placer High?
On the Success Index (US), Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter ranks higher (68.4 vs 57.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Placer High?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter: 349. Placer High: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Placer High rank in California?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is 912th of 5,693 and Placer High is 279th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).