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#8042 of 9,539 schools in CA
America's Finest Charter
School · America's Finest Charter District · San Diego, CA
A charter school in San Diego, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 45th St., San Diego, CA 92102
- Math 12% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at America's Finest Charter score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 16% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where America's Finest Charter 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$71,319
Median home value
$646,600
Median rent
$1,855/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| The O'farrell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,819 | Compare → |
| Logan Memorial Educational CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,308 | Compare → |
| MonarchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
America's Finest Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,849NCES 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.
America's Finest Charter is listed in America's Finest Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About America's Finest Charter
America's Finest Charter is a public school in San Diego, CA, part of America's Finest Charter District, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,042 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about America's Finest Charter
What grades does America's Finest Charter serve?
America's Finest Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend America's Finest Charter?
America's Finest Charter has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at America's Finest Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at America's Finest Charter is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does America's Finest Charter rank in CA?
America's Finest Charter ranks #8,042 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is America's Finest Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
America's Finest Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 America's Finest Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, America's Finest Charter has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is America's Finest Charter a charter school?
Yes, America's Finest Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is America's Finest Charter a Title I school?
No, America's Finest Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for America's Finest Charter?
98.0% of students at America's Finest Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (619) 694-4809
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 92102)
- 39,001
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 92102; 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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