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#384 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 21% of private schools

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy

High School

2820 ROOSEVELT RD STE 104, San Diego, CA 92106

Private

Enrollment

32

Student-Teacher

6.4:1

Score

7.2

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#384 of 1,787

In San Diego

#16 of 56

public schools

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Banyan Tree Foundations Academy

7.2/10

High School in San Diego · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Banya Tree Compass Academy

Nearby

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High Tech Middle

3.6/10

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About Banyan Tree Foundations Academy

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is a private high school in San Diego, CA. Banyan Tree Foundations Academy serves approximately 32 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Banyan Tree Foundations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 32 students, Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Banyan Tree Foundations Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Banyan Tree Foundations Academy compares to 132 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
32
This School
vs
714
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 31.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.6% vs 0%
Asian 9.4% vs 0%
Black 3.1% vs 0%
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy San Diego Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy (this school) 7.2
High Tech Middle 3.6
High Tech High 8.2
High Tech High Media Arts 5.7
High Tech Middle Media Arts 4.3
High Tech High International 5.5
Point Loma High 7.2
Correia Middle 7.6
Urban Corps of San Diego County Charter 5.3
TRACE 5.5
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 3.1
Grant K-8 7.7
San Diego County Community 5.6
San Diego Virtual 9.0
Museum 6.5
Twain High 6.1
King-Chavez Community High 8.0
Longfellow K-8 8.5
San Diego High 5.8
East Village Middle College High 9.0
Roosevelt International Middle 7.3

Showing 20 of 132 schools. View all schools in San Diego

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 77%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 31.2%
Two or More 28.1%
Hispanic 15.6%
Pacific Islander 12.5%
Asian 9.4%
Black 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2820 ROOSEVELT RD STE 104, San Diego, CA 92106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Banyan Tree Foundations Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. High Tech High (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Point Loma High (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, High Tech High Media Arts (rated 5.7/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BANYA TREE COMPASS ACADEMY San Diego 0.2 mi
High Tech Middle San Diego 0.3 mi 3.6
High Tech High San Diego 0.3 mi 8.2
THE ROCK ACADEMY San Diego 0.3 mi 7.1
High Tech High Media Arts San Diego 0.4 mi 5.7
High Tech Elementary Explorer San Diego 0.4 mi 3.0
High Tech Middle Media Arts San Diego 0.4 mi 4.3
High Tech Elementary San Diego 0.4 mi 5.7
High Tech High International San Diego 0.4 mi 5.5
Loma Portal Elementary San Diego 0.4 mi 7.5
ST CHARLES BORROMEO ACADEMY San Diego 0.5 mi 5.2
Dewey Elementary San Diego 0.8 mi 7.1
Point Loma High San Diego 0.7 mi 7.2
Dana San Diego 1.2 mi 8.2
Urban Corps of San Diego County Charter San Diego 1.4 mi 5.3
Correia Middle San Diego 1.3 mi 7.6
iHigh Virtual Academy San Diego 1.5 mi 5.7
TRACE San Diego 1.5 mi 5.5
Cabrillo Elementary San Diego 1.6 mi 7.7
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter San Diego 1.6 mi 3.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,209

Median Home Value

$1,359,000

Median Rent

$2,231/mo

Population

20,863

College Educated

62.7%

Homeownership

59.6%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

38.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Banyan Tree Foundations Academy

What grades does Banyan Tree Foundations Academy serve?

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Banyan Tree Foundations Academy?

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banyan Tree Foundations Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Banyan Tree Foundations Academy rank in CA?

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy ranks #384 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Banyan Tree Foundations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Banyan Tree Foundations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Banyan Tree Foundations Academy a private school?

Yes, Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Banyan Tree Foundations Academy a religious school?

No, Banyan Tree Foundations Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
75 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County

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