Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Heights Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Heights Charter's student population of 264 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Heights Charter is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Heights Charter often compared to?
The Heights Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Los Coches Creek Middle School, Literacy First Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend The Heights Charter?
264 students attend The Heights Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Heights Charter students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Heights Charter?
The Heights Charter has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Heights Charter offer ?
The Heights Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Heights Charter part of?
The Heights Charter is part of The Heights Charter School District.
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