Feather River Charter

Feather River Charter is a high-enrollment combined-grade school in Meridian, California, that operates as a charter school. The school had 2,731 students in kindergarten through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for combined schools in California is about 602, so this school runs 354% bigger than that.

The local education agency for Feather River Charter is Feather River Charter District.

By race and ethnicity, Feather River Charter is 69% White. Other reported shares: 15% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 3% Asian. That compares with about 45% White among all Sutter County residents. Feather River Charter has a diversity index of 48%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.

Federal staffing data show 92.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Feather River Charter and a ratio of 29.6:1. The average ratio among combined schools in California is 18.6:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 34% of enrollment. The 60% average for public schools in Sutter County is 26 points higher.

According to the American Community Survey, in Sutter County, median household income is about $79,704, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. A total of 46 public schools operate in Sutter County, serving about 23,784 students.

Nearby, Grand Island Elementary is about 3.2 miles away. Feather River Charter is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within ten miles.

Feather River Charter falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers. In federal data, Feather River Charter is a virtual school.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Feather River Charter covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.