Excellent
#194 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Julian Charter
School · Julian Charter District · Julian, CA
A charter school in Julian, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
PO Box 2470, Julian, CA 92036
- Math 44% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Julian Charter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Julian 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,875
Median home value
$544,700
Median rent
$1,938/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Engineering Science Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Julian Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,571NCES 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.
Julian Charter is listed in Julian Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julian Charter
Julian Charter is a public school in Julian, CA, part of Julian Charter District, serving approximately 206 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julian Charter
What grades does Julian Charter serve?
Julian Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Julian Charter?
Julian Charter has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Charter is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julian Charter rank in CA?
Julian Charter ranks #194 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Julian Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Julian Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Julian Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Julian Charter a charter school?
Yes, Julian Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Julian Charter a Title I school?
No, Julian Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian Charter?
45.1% of students at Julian 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
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (760) 765-3847
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 92036)
- 3,128
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 92036; 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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