Serving 1,782 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The O'farrell 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 was 41% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
1,782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The O'farrell Charter?
The graduation rate of The O'farrell Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend The O'farrell Charter?
1,782 students attend The O'farrell Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of The O'farrell Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The O'farrell Charter?
The O'farrell Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does The O'farrell Charter offer ?
The O'farrell Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The O'farrell Charter part of?
The O'farrell Charter is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the The O'farrell Charter yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break-No School-Both Offices Closed (Upcoming Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break-No School-Both Offices Closed (Upcoming Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break-No School-Both Offices Closed (Upcoming Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break-No School-Both Offices Closed (Upcoming Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break-No School-Both Offices Closed (Upcoming Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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