Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Innovations Academy

NOTE: this school is no longer listed as a functioning school by the National Center for Education Statistics. We continue to list this school on SchoolDigger for historical purposes.

It is possible that this school is still operating under a different district or under a different name. If you believe this to be the case, please search for this school by using the search box above.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

363

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10380 Spring Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131-3699

(858) 271-1414

District: San Diego Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

Hispanic:

18.7%

Two or more races:

13.8%

See top rated California public schools

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 60th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2018

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 60th-percentile peak (2015) to 52nd (2018)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2017-2018) ?

This school42%

District avg52%

California avg44%

Not ranked this year

Innovations Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

577^th of 1,543San Diego Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	47.4	2691 of 5662	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.2	3431 of 5692	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.9	2837 of 5614	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.3	2222 of 5611	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.4	3718 of 5530	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.8	4178 of 5390	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.5	4093 of 5377	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.6	4032 of 5314	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	43.0	2890 of 5413	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	49.7	2462 of 5431	54.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	28.3	2121 of 2737	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	52.6	1021 of 2480	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.3	1300 of 2508	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.1	983 of 2497	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.2	943 of 2477	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.7	1328 of 2379	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.6	1153 of 2259	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.3	1164 of 2236	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.1	1468 of 2179	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	54.5	922 of 2262	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	59.9	693 of 2230	68.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	49.4	1004 of 2273	55.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	26.5	1139 of 1496	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2018)55th percentile~ school

Female (2018)47th percentile-6 vs school

White (2018)23rd percentile-30 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)69th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2018)59th percentile~ school

Male (2018)56th percentile-3 vs school

White (2018)24th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs California (2017-2018) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy47%~ state avg

Mathematics38%~ state avg

1.0

2 ratings · 2 written reviews

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★2

Rate Innovations Academy

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

I am a parent and a teacher. I have great regret at placing my children in IA. The charter/mission statement seems great, but the staff lacks the ability to implement the charter/mission. The leadership of the school leaves much to be desired. In my dealings and observations of the Director, I fear that she may be a true narcissist and lack the ability to truly lead a school of this magnitude. The kindergarten teacher and kindergarten/first grade teacher lack the credentials to be teaching in a public school. The rest of the school is in disarray. If you choose to give this school a try, please listen to your inner voice! If things don't seem quite right, be strong and deal with it immediately. Don't let the administration or staff manipulate you into thinking that you just don't understand the "philosophy". Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, February 11, 2013

The staff handles complaints very unprofessionally and harrass you until you give up i strongly reccomend do not send your child here unless you are new age. Close Quote

Schools Near Innovations Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dingeman Elementary	Public	K-5	11840 Scripps Creek Dr.	San Diego	92131	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 549-4437	689	27	25.9	17.9%	123 (17.9%)	11 (1.6%)	49 (7.1%)	438 (63.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.4%)	97.9	80^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.6%		98	78^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.7%	2	73.3	73.3	87.8	86.0	82.8	85.4	90.8	87.6	80.2	86.0							$19,159	$3,314	$15,845
Scripps Elementary	Public	K-5	11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.	San Diego	92131	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 605-2000	733	26	28.1	14.5%	176 (24.0%)	2 (0.3%)	71 (9.7%)	378 (51.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (14.3%)	97.9	81^st of 5857 public elementary schools	98.6%		98.4	55^th of 5869 public elementary schools	99.1%	26	69.4	69.4	86.7	88.4	84.3	86.4	92.0	85.7	81.2	86.2							$16,956	$2,139	$14,817
Morning Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	10925 Morning Creek Dr. South	San Diego	92128	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 748-4334	531	25	21.5	21.1%	188 (35.4%)	22 (4.1%)	105 (19.8%)	144 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (13.2%)	88.2	763^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	87.0%		90.7	652^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	88.9%	111	57.1	57.1	61.4	77.9	71.1	70.1	68.5	73.3	57.1	66.2							$18,164	$799	$17,365
Creekside Elementary	Public	K-5	12362 Springhurst Dr.	San Diego	92128	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 391-1514	585	27	21.9	14.4%	220 (37.6%)	6 (1.0%)	74 (12.6%)	227 (38.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.7%)	94.8	346^th of 5857 public elementary schools	94.1%		94.8	363^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	93.8%	17	63.9	63.9	71.1	86.5	78.6	79.1	80.0	87.5	64.3	78.1	98.1				98.1		$16,913	$671	$16,242
Hage Elementary	Public	K-5	9750 Galvin Ave.	San Diego	92126	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 634-7700	505	22	22.6	53.5%	79 (15.6%)	31 (6.1%)	133 (26.3%)	193 (38.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	64 (12.7%)	56.6	2230^th of 5857 public elementary schools	61.9%		57.1	2188^th of 5869 public elementary schools	62.7%	42	25.4	25.4	46.1	46.4	46.2	46.2	64.5	49.3	36.9	51.0	95.3			98.1	96.2		$21,632	$3,900	$17,732
Miramar Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	10770 Red Cedar Dr.	San Diego	92131	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 271-0470	637	25	25.4	22.8%	211 (33.1%)	26 (4.1%)	99 (15.5%)	217 (34.1%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.1%)	94.3	380^th of 5857 public elementary schools	93.5%		94.1	420^th of 5869 public elementary schools	92.8%	40	62.1	62.1	80.9	75.5	74.5	77.0	85.6	72.3	71.6	76.6							$19,873	$2,894	$16,979
Jerabek Elementary	Public	K-5	10050 Avenida Magnifica	San Diego	92131	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 605-1700	718	27	26.8	16.3%	372 (51.8%)	7 (1.0%)	104 (14.5%)	121 (16.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (15.7%)	97.7	98^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.1	154^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.4%	56	75.7	75.7	85.5	82.1	82.6	83.4	88.0	88.3	81.7	86.0							$17,538	$2,228	$15,310
Canyon View Elementary	Public	K-5	9225 Adolphia St.	San Diego	92129	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 484-0981	505	25	20.4	15.6%	155 (30.7%)	8 (1.6%)	66 (13.1%)	193 (38.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	79 (15.6%)	93.4	447^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.4%		93.2	499^th of 5869 public elementary schools	91.5%	52	64.1	64.1	75.0	70.4	74.0	73.2	81.6	81.7	65.4	76.0	96.5			96.5			$18,032	$721	$17,311
Shoal Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	11775 Shoal Creek Dr.	San Diego	92128	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 613-9080	500	23	22.0	13.8%	172 (34.4%)	8 (1.6%)	76 (15.2%)	163 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (16.2%)	85.3	912^th of 5857 public elementary schools	84.4%		90.3	689^th of 5869 public elementary schools	88.3%	223	57.0	57.0	49.3	74.3	75.9	66.8	64.5	74.3	57.5	64.8	89.9	97.0	97.0	92.9	93.9	95.0	$17,015	$531	$16,484
Los Penasquitos Elementary	Public	K-5	14125 Cuca St.	San Diego	92129	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 672-3600	634	28	22.4	37.7%	186 (29.3%)	37 (5.8%)	115 (18.1%)	221 (34.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (11.4%)	91.3	594^th of 5857 public elementary schools	89.9%		91.5	608^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.6%	14	57.0	57.0	72.7	74.0	80.0	75.1	68.2	68.1	73.4	69.5	96.9	98.4	97.7	97.7	96.9	97.7	$16,501	$1,111	$15,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovations Academy

What is the racial makeup of Innovations Academy?

Students at Innovations Academy are 56% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Innovations Academy?

In the 2017-18 school year, 363 students attended Innovations Academy.

What district is Innovations Academy in?

San Diego Unified

Rate Innovations Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia Elementary School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in San Diego, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Innovations Academy!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.