Guajome Park Academy Charter
Tel:
(760) 631-8500
- Guajome Park Academy Charter serves 1,360 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Guajome Park Academy Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Guajome Park Academy Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Guajome Park Academy Charter's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Guajome Park Academy Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Guajome Park Academy Charter is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3801 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Guajome Park Academy Charter is Guajome Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vista Guajome Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 81 students
0.1 miles
2000 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500 0.1 K-12 81 - Vista Bobier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 645 students
0.6 miles
220 W. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501 0.6 K-5 645 - Vista Vista High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,515 students
0.6 miles
1 Panther Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611 0.6 9-12 2,515 - Vista Vista Adult Transition Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 112 students
0.8 miles
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400 0.8 Inquire with school 112 - Vista Vista Visions Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 21 students
0.8 miles
305 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785 0.8 K-12 21
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - papaj |
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