IDEA Center vs Altus Schools East County
IDEA Center and Altus Schools East County are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.4 out of 10. Altus Schools East County is significantly larger with 260 students, about 1.9× the size of IDEA Center (138). In math proficiency, Altus Schools East County leads at 12.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
IDEA Center
El Cajon, CA
3.4/10
High School9th – 12th
138 students
Altus Schools East County
San Diego, CA
3.7/10
High School7th – 12thCharter
260 students
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| Metric | IDEA Center | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.4 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.5% | 69.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #9,346 of 9,557 | #9,171 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | IDEA Center | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | IDEA Center | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 138 | 260 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 69.0:1 | 32.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.5% | 69.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 70–79% | 60–64% |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Altus Schools East County District |
| City | El Cajon | San Diego |
Neighborhood
| Metric | El Cajon (92020) | San Diego (92121) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,822 | $135,795 |
| Median Home Value | $741,600 | $1,091,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,793 | $2,537 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.0% | 74.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 16.8% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 20 min |