Altus Schools Audeo

Altus Schools Audeo is a K-12 alternative school serving 450 students within its own Altus Schools Audeo District in San Diego, known for serving a population where a majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school presents a mixed academic picture: it excels in English Language Arts, especially for 11th graders who outperform the state, but struggles significantly in math and science proficiency. A standout strength is student attendance, with chronic absenteeism at just 7.5%, far better than the state average of 19.4% and showing consistent improvement. However, graduation rates have been volatile and below the state average, suggesting challenges in consistently supporting students to completion. Compared to other local alternative schools, Altus sits in the middle; it outperforms schools like San Diego County Community but trails high-performers like Mt. Everest Academy.

Key takeaways for parents include the school's effective strategies for getting students to attend class and its relative efficiency in spending per student. The major area for growth is in mathematics instruction, where scores are low, particularly in middle school grades. The high student-to-teacher ratio may impact individualized support. The school's performance is notable given the economic challenges its students face, outperforming some schools with similar poverty levels, like Riley/New Dawn.