Enrollment
283
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE HEIGHTS CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060148913185
The Heights Charter
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E, Alpine, CA 91901 · (619) 792-9000 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY31-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL283 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
28.9:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
38 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 30 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 31 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 28 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 25 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 31 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 28 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 27 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (58) is 115% larger than its 8th grade class (27).
Student demographics
31%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 The Heights Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Charter this school | 283 | 13.4% | N/A |
| Penryn Elementary Penryn | 250 | 11.6% | 70.7% |
| Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle | 349 | 12.3% | N/A |
| Brookside Elementary San Anselmo | 278 | 10.4% | 71.7% |
| Nord Country Chico | 213 | 15.0% | N/A |
| California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano San Juan Capistrano | 260 | 17.7% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary 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 The Heights Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #4,893 of 5,915 | #382 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 28.9:1 | #5,288 of 5,352 | #416 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.9% | #3,900 of 5,354 | #342 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.4% | #5,374 of 5,625 | #413 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
283
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
28.9:1
was 34.9:1
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 | 283 | 9.8 | 28.9:1 | 13% (38) |
| 2023-24 | 286 | 9.5 | 30.1:1 | 17% (48) |
| 2022-23 | 265 | 8.7 | 30.4:1 | 14% (36) |
| 2020-21 | 279 | 8 | 34.9:1 | 9% (25) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Heights Charter.
About The Heights Charter
The Heights Charter is an elementary school located in Alpine, California, in San Diego County. It serves 283 students in kindergarten through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
The Heights Charter is part of The Heights Charter District.
The Heights Charter's enrollment is 82% White. The remaining shares are 13% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. San Diego County as a whole is about 48% White, so the school's share is higher. The Heights Charter's diversity index is 31%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 9.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 28.9:1. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 28.9:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 13% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 54% for public schools in San Diego County.
San Diego County census figures show that the median household income is $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. San Diego County is home to 766 public schools and about 467,437 public school students.
Nearest public school: Joan MacQueen Middle, about 1.4 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 6 other public schools.
The NCES locale for The Heights Charter is Town: Fringe, which covers schools in a town close to an urbanized area. The Heights Charter is run as a public charter school.
Enrollment went from 279 in 2020-21 to 283 in 2024-25, a change of 4 students. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 34.9:1 to 28.9:1.
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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 Alpine
- Joan MacQueen MiddleMiddle · 405 students
- Shadow Hills ElementaryElementary · 377 students
- Boulder Oaks ElementaryElementary · 367 students
- Creekside Early Learning CenterElementary · 227 students
- Mountain View Learning AcademyElementary · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Joan MacQueen Middle1.4 mi · 405
- Boulder Oaks Elementary1.7 mi · 367
- Creekside Early Learning Center3.5 mi · 227
- Mountain View Learning Academy3.5 mi · 64
- Shadow Hills Elementary3.5 mi · 377
- Los Coches Creek Middle4.1 mi · 518
Frequently asked questions
About The Heights CharterHow large is The Heights Charter?
The Heights Charter enrolls approximately 283 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does The Heights Charter serve?
The Heights Charter serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Heights Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Heights Charter is approximately 28.9:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Heights Charter?
At The Heights Charter, the student body is approximately 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is The Heights Charter public or private?
The Heights Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by The Heights Charter District.
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