Summary:
Zip code 92121 in San Diego is home to two charter schools, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (grades 6-12) and Altus Schools Audeo (grades K-12), which share an address but serve students through different educational models.
Comparing the two, Altus Schools Audeo generally shows stronger performance, with higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science, a much lower rate of chronic student absenteeism (7.5% compared to 23.3%), and a higher graduation rate (70.1% compared to 47.6%). Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but Audeo operates with a better student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. The traditional charter high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
Overall, parents in this area will find two distinct options within the same Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District and Altus Schools Audeo District. The alternative school model at Audeo appears to correlate with better student engagement and outcomes in several key areas. However, both schools report graduation rates below the state average and face significant challenges, particularly in achieving math proficiency, indicating areas where families may want to inquire about additional academic support.
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