Nestor Language Academy Charter
Tel:
(619)628-0900
- Nestor Language Academy Charter serves 962 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Nestor Language Academy Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nestor Language Academy Charter's student population of 962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 962 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nestor Language Academy Charter's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nestor Language Academy Charter is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2504 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Bay Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nestor Language Academy Charter is Southwest Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stephen W. Hawking II Sci Technical Engr Art And Math Charter (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Southwest Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1910 students
0.2 miles
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619)628-3023 0.2 9-12 1910 - San Diego Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 514 students
0.4 miles
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619)628-3500 0.4 K-6 514 - San Diego Stephen W. Hawking II Sci Technical Engr Art And Math Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 393 students
0.5 miles
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619)628-2650 0.5 K-12 393 - San Diego Teofilo Mendoza Grades: K-6 | 860 students
0.5 miles
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619)424-0100 0.5 K-6 860 - San Diego Emory Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 552 students
0.6 miles
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619)628-5300 0.6 K-6 552
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