Guajome Park Academy is a K–12 public charter school in Vista, California, United States that was established in 1994. It offers the IB Diploma Programme for eleventh and twelfth-graders. During the 2004-2005 school year, 1,238 students were enrolled: 530 in the middle school and 708 in the high school.
Serving 1,353 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Guajome Park Academy Charter ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guajome Park Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Guajome Park Academy Charter's student population of 1,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Black, Teal
School Rankings
Guajome Park Academy Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guajome Park Academy Charter is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4466 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Frogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guajome Park Academy Charter's ranking?
Guajome Park Academy Charter is ranked #4466 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Guajome Park Academy Charter often compared to?
Guajome Park Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Mission Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guajome Park Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Guajome Park Academy Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Guajome Park Academy Charter?
1,353 students attend Guajome Park Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Guajome Park Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guajome Park Academy Charter?
Guajome Park Academy Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Guajome Park Academy Charter offer ?
Guajome Park Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Guajome Park Academy Charter part of?
Guajome Park Academy Charter is part of Guajome Park Academy Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Amazing school kids should come to this school. We have amazing teachers and also we have really good classes and everyone knows each other so thats really good.
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