Serving 160 students in grades 6-12, City Heights Preparatory 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Heights Preparatory Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
City Heights Preparatory Charter's student population of 160 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
City Heights Preparatory 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 City Heights Preparatory Charter is 0.70, 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
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Heights Preparatory Charter's ranking?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is ranked #9251 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Heights Preparatory Charter?
The graduation rate of City Heights Preparatory Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Heights Preparatory Charter?
160 students attend City Heights Preparatory Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of City Heights Preparatory Charter students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Heights Preparatory Charter?
City Heights Preparatory Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does City Heights Preparatory Charter offer ?
City Heights Preparatory Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is City Heights Preparatory Charter part of?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is part of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is City Heights Preparatory Charter located?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in City Heights.
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