﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2016v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2018-04-30T13:19:10-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>410746749</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2210 EAST ROUTE 66</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>GLENDORA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>91740</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2016-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>330963233</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RIDGECREST CHARTER SCHOOL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>RIDG</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>0076037510</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>325 S DOWNS STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RIDGECREST</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>935554531</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>STEVEN MARTINEZ</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>0076037510</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2018-04-25</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>WADE MCMULLEN</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00541671</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6268577300</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2018-03-30</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>67.137.57.251</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2018-04-25</IPDt>
      <IPTm>10:13:06</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>PD</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>D508D10E8820B6BA10C84F2667D458E385E339FA</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>F2BA1347142ADBDBB2A84B1CA18588D7C90B92B4</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2016</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>STEVEN MARTINEZ</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>325 S DOWNS STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RIDGECREST</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>935554531</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>4902812</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>HTTP://WWW.RIDGECRESTCHARTERSCHOOL.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2001</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENCE-CENTERED, LIFE-LONG LEARNER BASED ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES EACH STUDENT TO MEET THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGES AND DEVELOP THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL UNDERSTANDING NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>5</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>5</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>83</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>8</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>3668889</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>4800243</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>852</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1198</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>99685</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>101371</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>3769426</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>4902812</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2356998</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2686329</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1110557</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1054344</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>3467555</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>3740673</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>301871</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1162139</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2829023</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3998625</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>152607</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>160070</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2676416</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>3838555</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENCE-CENTERED, LIFE-LONG LEARNER BASED ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES EACH STUDENT TO MEET THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGES AND DEVELOP THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL UNDERSTANDING NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2980303</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>101371</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT WILL EMPHASIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC SKILLS SUCH AS READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND COMPUTATION; DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>2980303</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040400001">1</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>27</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>83</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>5</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>5</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7603751010</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>325 S DOWNS STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>RIDGECREST</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>93555</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELSA HENNINGS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CELES SANDERS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EILEEN SHIBLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VALERIE KARNES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC BRUEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVEN MARTINEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>46972</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>46972</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>4800243</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>4800243</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1198</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1198</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>101371</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>101371</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>101371</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4902812</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>101371</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1198</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>119296</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>119296</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1964591</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1757485</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>207106</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>243261</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>217652</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>25609</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>287976</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>259178</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28798</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>71205</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>64084</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7121</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36495</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>36495</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21283</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3405</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17878</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3200</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3200</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>293658</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>293658</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1885</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1885</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>91817</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>91817</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>141315</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>137704</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3611</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>61223</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>55101</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6122</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>152161</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>152161</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26381</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>26381</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>214237</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>214237</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>7666</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7666</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINTING AND POSTAGE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3023</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3023</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3740673</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2980303</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>760370</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>88629</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>48548</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1095171</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1291360</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>295755</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>860989</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>52773</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>48033</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>2765116</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>1015421</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1296695</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1749695</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2829023</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3998625</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>152607</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>160070</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>152607</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>160070</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2676416</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3838555</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2676416</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3838555</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2829023</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3998625</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1162139</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>133750</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>133750</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1646984</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>658072</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>988912</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>71412</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>49539</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>21873</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>912970</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>307810</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>605160</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1749695</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>4902812</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>4902812</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>4902812</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3740673</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>3740673</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>3740673</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3)AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTIONS 23701D. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED UPON POTENTIAL AUDIT OR EXAMINATION: THEREFORE, NO DISCLOSURE OF UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED. THE SCHOOL FILES INFORMATIONAL RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA STATE PURPOSES IS GENERALLY THREE AND FOUR YEARS RESPECTIVELY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="RetDoc1040400001">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>1</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>1</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>1</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>1</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>1</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>1</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>1</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>1</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>1</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DURING REGISTRATION AND SOLICITATION THROUGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION THERE ARE CLEAR STATEMENTS STATING THE NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RIDGECREST IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PRINCIPALLY FUNDED BY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL MONIES RECEIVED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 RETURN IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS INCLUDES ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS: (1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD (2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION; AND (3)CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BOARD MINUTES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>