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Alumni: what's one memory from Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
1,375
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALTUS SCHOOLS CHARTER SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO DISTRICT·NCES 060187603939
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
10170 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA 92121 · (858) 678-2020 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,375 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
34.7:1
40 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
1,002 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 71 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 112 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 405 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 416 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 162 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 179 | 13% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego this school | 1,375 | 72.9% | N/A |
| Granite Hills High Apple Valley | 1,791 | 73.9% | 30.8% |
| San Diego High San Diego | 1,602 | 71.0% | 37.5% |
| Excelsior Charter Victorville | 2,170 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Oceanside High Oceanside | 1,948 | 74.5% | 27.6% |
| Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Los Angeles | 1,102 | 71.5% | 40.4% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,375 | #616 of 2,093 | #54 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 34.7:1 | #1,344 of 1,352 | #95 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.7% | #445 of 1,351 | #50 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.9% | #803 of 1,575 | #45 of 112 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,375
-347 (-20%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
34.7:1
was 36.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,375 | 39.7 | 34.7:1 | 73% (1,002) |
| 2023-24 | 1,443 | 43.4 | 33.2:1 | 74% (1,065) |
| 2022-23 | 1,415 | 46.1 | 30.7:1 | 72% (1,025) |
| 2020-21 | 1,722 | 47 | 36.6:1 | 68% (1,177) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego.
About Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a high-enrollment high school in Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District, located in San Diego, California. The school runs grades 6 through 12 and enrolls 1,375 students. By comparison, high schools in California enroll about 838 students on average.
For district matters, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego falls under Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District.
The share of Hispanic students at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is 59%, a majority. Other students are 22% White, 8% Black, 7% multiracial, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 35% Hispanic share among all San Diego County residents. A diversity index of 59% means there is a 59% chance two randomly chosen students at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego are from different groups.
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego has a student-to-teacher ratio of 34.7:1, with 39.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. The school has 73% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in San Diego County is 54%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for San Diego County show that median household income comes to about $106,268, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Diego County counts 766 public schools with about 467,437 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Jonas Salk Elementary, is about 1.7 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego as a charter school.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 20% decline, from 1,722 to 1,375. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 36.6:1 to 34.7:1.
The discussion board for Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Diego
- Del Norte HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Torrey Pines HighHigh · 2,536 students
- Henry HighHigh · 2,485 students
- Rancho Bernardo HighHigh · 2,210 students
- Mira Mesa HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Nearby schools
- Jonas Salk Elementary1.7 mi · 732
- Challenger Middle1.7 mi · 960
- Sage Canyon2.0 mi · 457
- Hickman Elementary2.0 mi · 457
- Torrey Hills2.4 mi · 389
- Ocean Air2.5 mi · 450
Frequently asked questions
About Altus Schools Charter School of San DiegoWhat is the total enrollment at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego enrolls approximately 1,375 students in grades 06-12.
Is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego an elementary, middle, or high school?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is approximately 34.7:1 (40 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?
At Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego, the student body is approximately 22% White, 59% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego public or private?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.