Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Heights Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Heights Charter's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
The Heights Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Heights Charter is 0.31, 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
#2040 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Heights Charter's ranking?
The Heights Charter is ranked #2040 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are The Heights Charter often compared to?
The Heights Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Blossom Valley Elementary School, Literacy First Charter, Los Coches Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend The Heights Charter?
283 students attend The Heights Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Heights Charter students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Heights Charter?
The Heights Charter has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Heights Charter offer ?
The Heights Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Heights Charter part of?
The Heights Charter is part of The Heights Charter School District.
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