Excellent
#1059 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Coastal Academy Charter
School · Coastal Academy Charter District · Escondido, CA
A charter school in Escondido, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 East Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
- Math 49% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coastal Academy Charter score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coastal Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escondido), 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
$71,716
Median home value
$767,400
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific View CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| West Coast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coastal Academy Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,672NCES 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.
Coastal Academy Charter is listed in Coastal Academy Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Academy Charter
Coastal Academy Charter is a public school in Escondido, CA, part of Coastal Academy Charter District, serving approximately 1,876 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Academy Charter
What grades does Coastal Academy Charter serve?
Coastal Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Coastal Academy Charter?
Coastal Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Academy Charter is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Academy Charter rank in CA?
Coastal Academy Charter ranks #1,059 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Coastal Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Coastal Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Academy Charter has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Coastal Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Coastal Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coastal Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Coastal Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Academy Charter?
30.3% of students at Coastal Academy 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
- 1,876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (760) 631-4020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92025)
- 50,046
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 92025; 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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