Hickman Charter School is a "university model", which blends the best of study at home with on-site classes and online programs. In 1994, HCS was created in response to parents who were looking for high quality individualized options for their children, and teachers who recognized that the traditional system does not meet the needs of all children. At HCS students are instructed by their parents at home with the support of an education coordinator and the many resources of the Hickman Charter School. Hickman Charter School is located in east Stanislaus County's rural community of Hickman, California. In addition to the main campus HCS has resource centers in Alameda County, Modesto, and Sonora.