The O'Farrell Charter Schools, or The O'Farrell Charter School, is a system of public charter schools in San Diego, California, United States. The school opened its doors in San Diego Unified School District in 1959 chosen in 1957 as Mabel E. O'Farrell Junior High. It was voted to become a charter school in 1994.
Serving 1,819 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The O'farrell 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% (which is higher 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The O'farrell Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The O'farrell Charter's student population of 1,819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Black, Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The O'farrell 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 The O'farrell Charter is 0.61, 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
#3437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The O'farrell Charter's ranking?
The O'farrell Charter is ranked #3437 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?
35% 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 The O'farrell Charter?
The graduation rate of The O'farrell Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend The O'farrell Charter?
1,819 students attend The O'farrell Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of The O'farrell Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The O'farrell Charter?
The O'farrell Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The O'farrell Charter offer ?
The O'farrell Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The O'farrell Charter part of?
The O'farrell Charter is part of The O'farrell Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is The O'farrell Charter located?
The O'farrell Charter is located in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Encanto.
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