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 206 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Julian Charter 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julian Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Julian Charter's student population of 206 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Julian 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 Julian Charter is 0.64, 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
#2941 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Julian Charter's ranking?
Julian Charter is ranked #2941 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Julian Charter often compared to?
Julian Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Innovations Academy, Elevate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Julian Charter?
The graduation rate of Julian Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Julian Charter?
206 students attend Julian Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Julian Charter students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julian Charter?
Julian Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Julian Charter offer ?
Julian Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Julian Charter part of?
Julian Charter is part of Julian Charter School District.
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