Cabrillo Point Academy

Cabrillo Point Academy is a large, K-12 alternative public school serving 5,706 students in its own district in Poway, CA, that consistently achieves above-average academic results with notably high student attendance.

The school stands out for its exceptionally low rate of chronic student absenteeism, at just 1.8%, which is far better than the state average and correlates with its solid academic performance in English, Math, and particularly Science. While not the absolute top performer in every subject compared to some nearby alternatives like Mt. Everest Academy, Cabrillo Point delivers strong and consistent outcomes across the board. It operates very efficiently, spending significantly less per student than most comparable schools in the area, such as Learning Choice Academy or Altus Schools Audeo, while serving a mid-range economic demographic.

Compared to other local alternative schools, Cabrillo Point represents a model that balances scale, cost, and quality effectively. It shares an address and similar efficient, large-scale operations with Pacific Coast Academy. The school's academic proficiency shows interesting patterns, with English scores improving markedly in higher grades while Math and Science remain consistently strong. Its high graduation rate and low dropout rate further demonstrate its effectiveness as a stable educational option within the diverse landscape of alternative schools in the San Diego Unified region.