Summary:
The Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District consists of a single charter high school, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego, serving about 1,375 students in grades 6-12.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with its statewide ranking having fallen over the last few years. Student test scores are below state averages across all core subjects, with mathematics being a particular area of concern where proficiency is less than half the state average. However, there is a relative strength in 11th grade English, where performance is close to the state benchmark. The school reports a very high student-to-teacher ratio and a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average.
Notably, the school's graduation rate is dramatically lower than the California average, a critical issue that demands attention. This is occurring despite the school spending more per student than many California schools. For parents, this indicates a school serving a high-needs population that is struggling with fundamental outcomes like graduation and core academic proficiency, especially in math, despite a higher level of financial resources.
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