Is Greater San Diego Academy a good school?

Greater San Diego Academy ranks 3774 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Greater San Diego Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Greater San Diego Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Greater San Diego Academy?

Students at Greater San Diego Academy are 54% Hispanic, 31% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.

Greater San Diego Academy

Summary:

Greater San Diego Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Jamul, CA that serves grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 183 students. While the school generally performs below the state average on standardized tests, it does have some bright spots, such as strong 8th grade ELA performance. Compared to some nearby alternative charter schools, Greater San Diego Academy has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Greater San Diego Academy's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is an area that could be improved. In 2023-2024, the school had 46.15% proficiency in 11th grade ELA compared to the state's 55.73%, and 7.69% proficiency in 11th grade math compared to the state's 27.9%. However, the school's 76.47% proficiency in 8th grade ELA in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state's 45.95%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8% in 2022-2023 is lower than some nearby schools like America's Finest Charter (36.0%) and Diego Hills Central Public Charter (61.1%), but still higher than the state average.

As an alternative charter school, Greater San Diego Academy likely serves a unique student population with specific needs and challenges. Understanding and addressing these needs could be key to improving the school's overall performance. While Greater San Diego Academy performs better than some nearby alternative charter schools, it lags behind higher-performing charter schools in the area, such as The O'Farrell Charter, Literacy First Charter, and Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista, which have significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935-3208

(619) 669-3050

District: Greater San Diego Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3774^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.2%

White:

30.5%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greater San Diego Academy ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Greater San Diego Academy ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Greater San Diego Academy ranks better than 66.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Greater San Diego Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greater San Diego Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater San Diego Academy 3774^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Greater San Diego Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Greater San Diego Academy 542^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Greater San Diego Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Greater San Diego Academy 769^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Greater San Diego Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greater San Diego Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.49	2153^rd	5789	62.8%
2022	74.94	1406^th	5883	76.1%
2023	55.35	2263^rd	5874	61.5%
2024	32.06	3774^th	5862	35.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.00	1238^th	5173	76.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.71	1916^th	5650	66.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	73.69	600^th	2740	78.1%
2023	74.87	586^th	2802	79.1%
2024	77.29	542^nd	2777	80.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.76	455^th	2509	81.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.29	593^rd	2348	74.7%
2024	54.43	769^th	2323	66.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.39	624^th	2247	72.2%
2024	34.10	1313^th	2235	41.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.28	706^th	2118	66.7%
2024	47.54	887^th	2098	57.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.12	502^nd	2207	77.3%
2024	62.32	559^th	2172	74.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.89	774^th	2142	63.9%
2024	47.66	886^th	2125	58.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Greater San Diego Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.27	501^st	1434	65.1%
2024	57.79	465^th	1406	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greater San Diego Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	64	7	6	66	3	24	0	170
2020	70	12	5	65	2	13	0	167
2021	97	16	6	82	2	13	0	216
2022	69	12	5	89	2	14	0	191
2023	70	10	4	83	2	13	1	183
2024	58	11	0	103	2	15	1	190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greater San Diego Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	170	6.4	26.5	48.8
2020	167	n/a	n/a	49.7
2021	216	9.0	24.0	44.4
2022	191	8.9	21.2	43.5
2023	183	6.8	26.5	44.8
2024	190	9.8	19.2	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greater San Diego Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	170	6.4	26.5	48.8
2020	167	n/a	n/a	49.7
2021	216	9.0	24.0	44.4
2022	191	8.9	21.2	43.5
2023	183	6.8	26.5	44.8
2024	190	9.8	19.2	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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