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City Heights Preparatory Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 students in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,334 Schools
# Students
160 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked #1865 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1916 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
56%
% Black
28%
5%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,806 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,419
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,806
$18,512
Best City Heights Preparatory Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4260 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
Gr: 6-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #1865 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
43% of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is City Heights Preparatory Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,806 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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