Below Average
#8165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Altus Schools South Bay
High School · Altus Schools South Bay District · Chula Vista, CA
A charter high school in Chula Vista, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3252 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altus Schools South Bay score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altus Schools South Bay sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), 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
$87,705
Median home value
$676,700
Median rent
$1,930/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altus Schools South Bay District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,119NCES 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 South Bay is listed in Altus Schools South Bay District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altus Schools South Bay
Altus Schools South Bay is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Altus Schools South Bay District, serving approximately 374 students in grades 7th-12th with a 41.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altus Schools South Bay
What grades does Altus Schools South Bay serve?
Altus Schools South Bay serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Altus Schools South Bay?
Altus Schools South Bay has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools South Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools South Bay is 41.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altus Schools South Bay rank in CA?
Altus Schools South Bay ranks #8,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Altus Schools South Bay's MySchoolScout rating?
Altus Schools South Bay has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 South Bay?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altus Schools South Bay has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Altus Schools South Bay a charter school?
Yes, Altus Schools South Bay is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Altus Schools South Bay a Title I school?
No, Altus Schools South Bay is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altus Schools South Bay?
74.3% of students at Altus Schools South Bay 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
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 41.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (858) 678-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91910)
- 77,957
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 91910; 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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