Below Average
#7658 of 9,539 schools in CA
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
High School · Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10170 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA 92121
- Math 14% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 49.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,795
Median home value
$1,091,600
Median rent
$2,537/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
48.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| Via Talentum AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Willow Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
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| La Jolla Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is listed in Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District, serving approximately 1,443 students in grades 6th-12th with a 33.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,658 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
What grades does Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego serve?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 1,443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is 33.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego rank in CA?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego ranks #7,658 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego a charter school?
Yes, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego a Title I school?
No, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
73.8% of students at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (858) 678-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92121)
- 4,157
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92121; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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