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6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
Rating
:
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (619) 263-3009
Serving 1,789 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 is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)Math Proficiency
: 43%Reading Proficiency
: 55%- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The O'farrell Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
The O'farrell Charter's student population of 1,789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The O'farrell Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The O'farrell Charter School District
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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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?
1,789 students attend The O'farrell Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of The O'farrell Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 The O'farrell Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is The O'farrell Charter located?
The O'farrell Charter is located in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Encanto.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to The O'farrell Charter is Ingenuity Charter (0.1 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Ingenuity Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-12 | 207 students 0.1 miles 6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 335-8780
0.1
6-12
207
Valencia Park Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-5 | 422 students 0.4 miles 5880 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3500
0.4
K-5
422
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: K-5 | 317 students 0.5 miles 981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
0.5
K-5
317
Morse High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 1,702 students 0.9 miles 6905 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 262-0763
0.9
9-12
1,702
Encanto Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 431 students 1 miles 822 65th St.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-6700
1
K-5
431
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Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)Math Proficiency
: 43%Reading Proficiency
: 55%- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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