Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Innovations Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Innovations Academy's student population of 434 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovations Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations Academy's ranking?
Innovations Academy is ranked #1383 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Innovations Academy often compared to?
Innovations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elevate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Innovations Academy?
434 students attend Innovations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Innovations Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Innovations Academy offer ?
Innovations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Innovations Academy part of?
Innovations Academy is part of Innovations Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovations Academy located?
Innovations Academy is located in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Kearny Mesa.
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