Enrollment
372
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALTUS SCHOOLS SOUTH BAY DISTRICT·NCES 060150914089
Altus Schools South Bay
3252 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910 · (858) 678-2020 · San Diego County
GRADES 07–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL372 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
33.9:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
283 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 7 | 14 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 86 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 151 | 41% |
| Grade 11 | 63 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 37 | 10% |
Student demographics
36%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 South Bay
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools South Bay this school | 372 | 76.1% | N/A |
| Oakland Unity High Oakland | 295 | 72.9% | N/A |
| O'Connell (John) High San Francisco | 460 | 70.4% | 17.1% |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 403 | 78.9% | N/A |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High San Francisco | 475 | 78.9% | 5.9% |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Lawndale | 488 | 75.8% | N/A |
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 South Bay ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 372 | #1,133 of 2,093 | #80 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 33.9:1 | #1,343 of 1,352 | #94 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.1% | #903 of 1,351 | #83 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.1% | #721 of 1,575 | #40 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
372
+14 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
33.9:1
was 35.8:1
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 | 372 | 11 | 33.9:1 | 76% (283) |
| 2023-24 | 374 | 9.1 | 41.3:1 | 74% (278) |
| 2022-23 | 369 | 10.8 | 34.1:1 | 73% (270) |
| 2020-21 | 358 | 10 | 35.8:1 | 64% (230) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Altus Schools South Bay.
About Altus Schools South Bay
Altus Schools South Bay is a public small high school in Chula Vista, California. The school reports 372 students in grades 7 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in California is about 838 students.
Altus Schools South Bay is a school in Altus Schools South Bay District.
At 79%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Altus Schools South Bay combined. The remaining students are 8% Black, 6% White, 3% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Among people living in San Diego County, the Hispanic share is about 35%. By the diversity index, Altus Schools South Bay comes in at 36%.
Staffing totals 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 33.9:1. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 76%. That is higher than the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for San Diego County show that median household income is 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. Federal data list 766 public schools in San Diego County, with a combined enrollment of about 467,437.
Of nearby public schools, Clear View is the closest, at about 0.5 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large. NCES lists Altus Schools South Bay as a charter school.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 4%, from 358 to 372. The ratio was 35.8:1 in 2020-21 and 33.9:1 in 2024-25.
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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 Chula Vista
- Eastlake HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Senior HighHigh · 2,440 students
- Olympian HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Bonita Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,960 students
- Chula Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,864 students
- Hilltop Senior HighHigh · 1,771 students
Nearby schools
- Clear View0.5 mi · 513
- Valley Vista Elementary0.8 mi · 513
- Hilltop Senior High0.9 mi · 1,771
- Halecrest Elementary1.1 mi · 415
- Rosebank Elementary1.1 mi · 485
- Allen (Ella B.) Elementary1.3 mi · 422
Frequently asked questions
About Altus Schools South BayHow large is Altus Schools South Bay?
Altus Schools South Bay enrolls approximately 372 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Altus Schools South Bay serve?
Altus Schools South Bay serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Schools South Bay?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Altus Schools South Bay is approximately 33.9:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Altus Schools South Bay?
At Altus Schools South Bay, the student body is approximately 6% White, 79% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Altus Schools South Bay public or private?
Altus Schools South Bay is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Altus Schools South Bay District.
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