Serving 461 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 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
30%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend America's Finest Charter?
461 students attend America's Finest Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of America's Finest Charter students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of America's Finest Charter?
America's Finest Charter has a student ration of 19:1, 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 San Diego Unified School District.
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