Below Average
#7801 of 9,539 schools in CA
Altus Schools East County
High School · Altus Schools East County District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10170 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA 92121
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altus Schools East County score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Altus Schools East County 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Cajon Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,672 | Compare → |
| Chaparral HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Idea CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Merit AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Altus Schools East County District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,879NCES 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 East County is listed in Altus Schools East County District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altus Schools East County
Altus Schools East County is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of Altus Schools East County District, serving approximately 260 students in grades 7th-12th with a 32.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,801 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altus Schools East County
What grades does Altus Schools East County serve?
Altus Schools East County serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Altus Schools East County?
Altus Schools East County has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools East County?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools East County is 32.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altus Schools East County rank in CA?
Altus Schools East County ranks #7,801 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Altus Schools East County's MySchoolScout rating?
Altus Schools East County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 East County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altus Schools East County has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Altus Schools East County a charter school?
Yes, Altus Schools East County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Altus Schools East County a Title I school?
No, Altus Schools East County is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altus Schools East County?
69.6% of students at Altus Schools East County 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (858) 678-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- 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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