Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-12, America's Finest Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
America's Finest Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
America's Finest Charter's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
America's Finest Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of America's Finest Charter is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4761 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is America's Finest Charter's ranking?
America's Finest Charter is ranked #4761 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of America's Finest Charter?
The graduation rate of America's Finest Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend America's Finest Charter?
444 students attend America's Finest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of America's Finest Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of America's Finest Charter?
America's Finest Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does America's Finest Charter offer ?
America's Finest Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is America's Finest Charter part of?
America's Finest Charter is part of America's Finest Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is America's Finest Charter located?
America's Finest Charter is located in the Mountain View neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mountain View.
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