Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-12, America's Finest Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
America's Finest Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
America's Finest Charter's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
America's Finest Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of America's Finest Charter is 0.39, 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
#6187 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is America's Finest Charter's ranking?
America's Finest Charter is ranked #6187 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of America's Finest Charter?
The graduation rate of America's Finest Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend America's Finest Charter?
396 students attend America's Finest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of America's Finest Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of America's Finest Charter?
America's Finest Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does America's Finest Charter offer ?
America's Finest Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is America's Finest Charter part of?
America's Finest Charter is part of America's Finest Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is America's Finest Charter located?
America's Finest Charter is located in the Mountain View neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mountain View.
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