Charter School of San Diego
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | San Diego Unified
Charter School of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 234 schools in San Diego Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 2014 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charter School of San Diego made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charter School of San Diego's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Charter School of San Diego had an API growth score of 647 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Charter School of San Diego's 2012 base score was 627 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Charter School of San Diego had 30 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter School of San Diego's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charter School of San Diego made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charter School of San Diego's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Charter School of San Diego had an API growth score of 647 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Charter School of San Diego's 2012 base score was 627 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Charter School of San Diego had 30 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter School of San Diego's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
10170 Huennekens St, San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger Middle School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Good Shepherd Catholic School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Ocean Air Elementary School 2.3 miles |  |
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| La Jolla Country Day School 2.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2014
53%
47%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Charter School of San Diego had 53% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
49%
White
27%
Black
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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San Diego Unified District Spending
$10,145Per Pupil
The San Diego Unified spends $10,145 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Diego Unified District
30:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Charter School of San Diego had 30 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in San Diego Unified School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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