Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District

The Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District consists of a single K-6 charter school, Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter, serving 273 students in Chula Vista with a specialized focus on health sciences education.

This school shows a notable upward trend, improving its statewide ranking from the 34th to the 48th percentile in the last year, with mathematics proficiency now slightly above the California average. A key strength is its exceptional 6th-grade performance, where students score well above state averages in both English and math. However, performance varies significantly by grade level, with lower grades performing below state averages, and science scores lag behind despite the school's health-focused theme.

With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1 and higher-than-average per-student spending, the school is well-resourced to support its student body, two-thirds of whom are economically disadvantaged. A primary area for improvement is chronic absenteeism, which is slightly higher than the state average. For parents, the school offers a unique thematic program showing recent academic improvement, particularly in preparing students for middle school in the upper grades.