Julian Charter School is a publicly funded independent study charter school sponsored by the Julian Union Elementary District. Although the main office is in Julian, California, JCS serves over 2,000 students across San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Imperial counties.
Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Pine Hills ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jcs - Pine Hills's student population of 755 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Jcs - Pine Hills 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 Jcs - Pine Hills is 0.67, which is more 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
#3752 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcs - Pine Hills's ranking?
Jcs - Pine Hills is ranked #3752 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Hills?
The graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Hills is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jcs - Pine Hills?
755 students attend Jcs - Pine Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jcs - Pine Hills students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcs - Pine Hills?
Jcs - Pine Hills has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jcs - Pine Hills offer ?
Jcs - Pine Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcs - Pine Hills part of?
Jcs - Pine Hills is part of Jcs - Pine Hills School District.
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