Excellent
#1503 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
King-chavez Community High
High School · King-chavez Community High District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 A St., San Diego, CA 92101
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at King-chavez Community High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King-chavez Community 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$90,477
Median home value
$740,500
Median rent
$2,351/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| East Village Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| San Diego HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,855 | Compare → |
| Urban Discovery Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
King-chavez Community High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,981NCES 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.
King-chavez Community High is listed in King-Chavez Community High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King-chavez Community High
King-chavez Community High is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of King-chavez Community High District, serving approximately 246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,503 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King-chavez Community High
What grades does King-chavez Community High serve?
King-chavez Community High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend King-chavez Community High?
King-chavez Community High has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Community High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King-chavez Community High rank in CA?
King-chavez Community High ranks #1,503 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is King-chavez Community High's MySchoolScout rating?
King-chavez Community High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 King-chavez Community High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King-chavez Community High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is King-chavez Community High a charter school?
Yes, King-chavez Community High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is King-chavez Community High a Title I school?
No, King-chavez Community High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King-chavez Community High?
96.7% of students at King-chavez Community 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (619) 704-1020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92101)
- 48,163
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 92101; 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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