King-chavez Preparatory Academy

500 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
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Serving 304 students in grades 6-8, King-chavez Preparatory Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 11%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King-chavez Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

King-chavez Preparatory Academy's student population of 304 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of King-chavez Preparatory Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
11%
40%
(18-19)
25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of King-chavez Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
304 students attend King-chavez Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of King-chavez Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King-chavez Preparatory Academy offer ?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is King-chavez Preparatory Academy part of?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy is part of King-Chavez Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 11%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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