Serving 123 students in grades 6-12, City Heights Preparatory Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Heights Preparatory Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
City Heights Preparatory Charter's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Heights Preparatory Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Heights Preparatory Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Heights Preparatory Charter's ranking?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is ranked #3447 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Heights Preparatory Charter?
The graduation rate of City Heights Preparatory Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend City Heights Preparatory Charter?
123 students attend City Heights Preparatory Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of City Heights Preparatory Charter students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Heights Preparatory Charter?
City Heights Preparatory Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does City Heights Preparatory Charter offer ?
City Heights Preparatory Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is City Heights Preparatory Charter part of?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is part of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is City Heights Preparatory Charter located?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in City Heights.
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