Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Father's Heart Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Father's Heart Charter?
88 students attend Father's Heart Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Father's Heart Charter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Father's Heart Charter offer ?
Father's Heart Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Father's Heart Charter part of?
Father's Heart Charter is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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