Very Good
#3413 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
The O'farrell Charter
School · The O'farrell Charter District · San Diego, CA
A charter school in San Diego, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6130 Skyline Dr., San Diego, CA 92114
- Math 42% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The O'farrell Charter score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The O'farrell 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$90,171
Median home value
$604,300
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Logan Memorial Educational CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The O'farrell Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,647NCES 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 O'farrell Charter is listed in The O'Farrell Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The O'farrell Charter
The O'farrell Charter is a public school in San Diego, CA, part of The O'farrell Charter District, serving approximately 1,819 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,413 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The O'farrell Charter
What grades does The O'farrell Charter serve?
The O'farrell Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The O'farrell Charter?
The O'farrell Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The O'farrell Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at The O'farrell Charter is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The O'farrell Charter rank in CA?
The O'farrell Charter ranks #3,413 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The O'farrell Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
The O'farrell Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 The O'farrell Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The O'farrell Charter has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The O'farrell Charter a charter school?
Yes, The O'farrell Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The O'farrell Charter a Title I school?
No, The O'farrell Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The O'farrell Charter?
60.6% of students at The O'farrell 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
- 1,819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (619) 263-3009
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92114)
- 64,820
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 92114; 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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