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Castle Park Senior High

High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1395 Hilltop Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91911

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Castle Park Senior High score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Castle Park Senior High 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$79,334

Median home value

$602,000

Median rent

$1,931/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·36 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maac Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–120.8 mi155Compare →
Cwb AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi93Compare →
Palomar HighEnrollment path unverified4.87–121.3 mi299Compare →
Eastlake HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available2,710Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sweetwater Union High

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#12 of 28
District spending per student
$15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Castle Park Senior High is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Castle Park Senior High

Castle Park Senior High is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 1,381 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,780 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Castle Park Senior High

What grades does Castle Park Senior High serve?

Castle Park Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Castle Park Senior High?

Castle Park Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Senior High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Castle Park Senior High rank in CA?

Castle Park Senior High ranks #4,780 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Castle Park Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Castle Park Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Castle Park Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Park Senior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Castle Park Senior High a charter school?

No, Castle Park Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Castle Park Senior High a Title I school?

No, Castle Park Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Park Senior High?

81.7% of students at Castle Park Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 91911)
84,619
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
36.7
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 91911; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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