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#4435 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
The Heights Charter
Elementary School · The Heights Charter District · Alpine, CA
A charter elementary school in Alpine, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E, Alpine, CA 91901
- Math 49% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Heights Charter score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
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 62% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Heights Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$116,600
Median home value
$804,000
Median rent
$2,064/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Farm AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Boulder Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Creekside Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K | 3.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
The Heights Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,257NCES 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.
The Heights Charter is listed in The Heights Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Heights Charter
The Heights Charter is a public elementary school in Alpine, CA, part of The Heights Charter District, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Heights Charter
What grades does The Heights Charter serve?
The Heights Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Heights Charter?
The Heights Charter has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Heights Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at The Heights Charter is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Heights Charter rank in CA?
The Heights Charter ranks #4,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The Heights Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
The Heights Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 The Heights Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Heights Charter has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The Heights Charter a charter school?
Yes, The Heights Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Heights Charter a Title I school?
No, The Heights Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Heights Charter?
16.8% of students at The Heights 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 792-9000
- Area population (ZIP 91901)
- 18,300
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 91901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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