Is Altus Schools East County a good school?

Altus Schools East County ranks 1171 st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Altus Schools East County?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Altus Schools East County.

What is the racial makeup of Altus Schools East County?

Students at Altus Schools East County are 62% Hispanic, 20% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

Altus Schools East County

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Altus Schools East County is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in El Cajon, California, with 257 students. The school is part of the Altus Schools East County District, which is ranked 980 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Altus Schools East County has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 63.89% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts (vs. 55.73% statewide) and just 8.33% proficient in 11th grade Math (vs. 27.9% statewide). The school's four-year graduation rate was 60.0% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average, and it had a 2.6% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school had a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.7% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average.

Altus Schools East County performs significantly worse than the nearby Grossmont Middle College High and River Valley Charter, which are both highly ranked and have much higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The school serves a high-need population, with 69.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which likely contributes to the school's academic and attendance challenges. Addressing these issues, especially in mathematics, as well as improving graduation rates and reducing chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for Altus Schools East County to improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

111 Fletcher Pkwy.
El Cajon, CA 92020-2510

(858) 678-2020

District: Altus Schools East County District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1171^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 31.7

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.9%

White:

20.0%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Compare Details Altus Schools East County ranks worse than 68.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Altus Schools East County ranks worse than 50.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Altus Schools East County 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 ranks Altus Schools East County 1898^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Altus Schools East County in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Altus Schools East County 1171^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Altus Schools East County in the ranking list.)

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Altus Schools East County District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altus Schools East County District 980^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.20	2306^th	2715	15.1%
2022	42.55	1379^th	2740	49.7%
2023	24.47	2076^th	2802	25.9%
2024	28.03	1898^th	2777	31.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.35	1890^th	2369	20.2%
2022	54.78	878^th	2458	64.3%
2024	33.14	1645^th	2575	36.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.83	2274^th	2380	4.5%
2022	37.09	1432^nd	2509	42.9%
2024	26.39	1828^th	2546	28.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.00	1442^nd	2547	43.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.81	2004^th	2213	9.4%
2024	37.52	1386^th	2383	41.8%

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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 Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.26	870^th	2133	59.2%
2021	45.93	669^th	1290	48.1%
2022	50.41	924^th	2123	56.5%
2023	48.98	890^th	2348	62.1%
2024	38.63	1171^st	2323	49.6%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.49	746^th	1534	51.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.60	564^th	1937	70.9%
2021	58.14	417^th	1126	63.0%
2022	67.01	500^th	1943	74.3%
2023	46.52	972^nd	2247	56.7%
2024	47.42	918^th	2235	58.9%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.33	207^th	451	54.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	57.83	675^th	1833	63.2%
2021	40.93	611^th	1054	42.0%
2022	60.13	616^th	1858	66.8%
2023	46.69	908^th	2118	57.1%
2024	44.19	969^th	2098	53.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.00	957^th	1880	49.1%
2021	40.61	647^th	1122	42.3%
2022	38.86	1079^th	1916	43.7%
2023	44.51	933^rd	2207	57.7%
2024	28.09	1373^rd	2172	36.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.49	408^th	1814	77.5%
2022	62.19	570^th	1861	69.4%
2023	68.04	451^st	2142	78.9%
2024	46.46	926^th	2125	56.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Altus Schools East County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.39	655^th	1222	46.4%
2023	24.74	1018^th	1434	29.0%
2024	20.97	1045^th	1406	25.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	49	22	4	199	0	1	25	0	300
2020	58	24	2	210	2	1	20	0	317
2021	74	23	13	192	2	2	25	0	331
2022	52	22	9	177	1	0	20	1	282
2023	52	19	5	155	2	1	21	2	257
2024	52	18	5	161	1	1	21	1	260

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

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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 Altus Schools East County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	300	9.0	33.3	68
2020	317	n/a	n/a	63.7
2021	331	10.0	33.1	65
2022	282	9.0	31.3	64.2
2023	257	7.5	34.1	69.3
2024	260	8.1	31.7	69.6

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 Altus Schools East County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	300	9.0	33.3	68
2020	317	n/a	n/a	63.7
2021	331	10.0	33.1	65
2022	282	9.0	31.3	64.2
2023	257	7.5	34.1	69.3
2024	260	8.1	31.7	69.6

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Altus Schools East County

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2306^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2076^th of 2802 Middle schools	10.8%
Ranks 870^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 890^th of 2348 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Altus Schools East County)	35.7	18.2	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Altus Schools East County)	7.1	18.2	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Altus Schools East County)	42.9	37.5	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Altus Schools East County)	0	12.5	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Altus Schools East County)	9.5	13.3	3.8%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
10th Grade Science (Altus Schools East County)	25.9	18.8	7.2%
10th Grade Science (California)	23.2	22.4	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Altus Schools East County)	67.4	73.5	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Altus Schools East County)	14.3	17.7	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Altus Schools East County)	17.4	21.1	3.7%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	257	14.3%
African American	22	19	13.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	199	155	22.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	49	52	6.1%
Two or More Races	25	21	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	69.3%	1.3%

Schools Near Altus Schools East County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Altus Schools East County	Public, Charter	7-12	111 Fletcher Pkwy.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Altus Schools East County District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 678-2020	260	8	31.7	69.6%	52 (20.0%)	18 (6.9%)	161 (61.9%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.1%)	38.6	1171^st of 2323 public high schools	49.6%		49	890^th of 2348 public high schools	62.1%	281	14.3	17.7	23.1	20.7	18.3	18.8	42.9	63.9	47.5	12.5	17.9	8.3	12.5
El Cajon Valley High	Public	9-12	1035 East Madison Ave.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 579-5855	1,672	15	110.9	93.1%	591 (35.3%)	152 (9.1%)	729 (43.6%)	120 (7.2%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	70 (4.2%)	22.5	1620^th of 2323 public high schools	30.3%		30.5	1400^th of 2348 public high schools	40.4%	220			11.0	7.3	10.6			30.0	30.0			11.7	11.7	$13,545
Chaparral High	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4600	76	7	8.8	84.2%	24 (31.6%)	7 (9.2%)	39 (51.3%)	3 (3.9%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	8.2	2159^th of 2323 public high schools	7.1%		8.1	2192^nd of 2348 public high schools	6.6%	33			0.0		0.0			0.0	0.0			5.0	5.0	$32,683
MERIT Academy	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0600	64	1	64.0	87.5%	31 (48.4%)	5 (7.8%)	25 (39.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	8.7	2119^th of 2323 public high schools	8.8%					(n/a)			0.0		0.0							0.0	0.0
IDEA Center	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4332	138	2	67.6	72.5%	57 (41.3%)	12 (8.7%)	54 (39.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	31.3	1389^th of 2323 public high schools	40.2%		23.5	1604^th of 2348 public high schools	31.7%	215			22.7		22.2			34.1	34.1			11.4	11.4	$22,602
Elite Academy	Public	9-12	230 Jamacha Blvd.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3545	38	2	18.4	63.2%	17 (44.7%)	3 (7.9%)	13 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)
REACH Academy	Public	9-12	230 Jamacha Rd.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3580	22	2	11.0	77.3%	4 (18.2%)	8 (36.4%)	9 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Grossmont High	Public	9-12	1100 Murray Dr.	La Mesa	91944	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-6000	2,079	6	339.7	63.5%	701 (33.7%)	150 (7.2%)	926 (44.5%)	106 (5.1%)	6 (0.3%)	9 (0.4%)	180 (8.7%)	64.3	558^th of 2323 public high schools	76.0%		62	616^th of 2348 public high schools	73.8%	58			39.2	15.0	38.3			61.2	61.2			23.7	23.7	$10,796
Grossmont Middle College High	Public	11-12	8800 Grossmont College Dr.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 644-7524	51	2	23.4	37.3%	34 (66.7%)	1 (2.0%)	10 (19.6%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.8%)	97.1	47^th of 2323 public high schools	98.0%		88.3	205^th of 2348 public high schools	91.3%	158			69.6		69.6			81.8	81.8			71.4	71.4	$8,758
Granite Hills High	Public	9-12	1719 East Madison Ave.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 593-5500	2,414	17	141.0	62.1%	1,147 (47.5%)	62 (2.6%)	952 (39.4%)	85 (3.5%)	36 (1.5%)	9 (0.4%)	123 (5.1%)	45.1	994^th of 2323 public high schools	57.2%		38.4	1190^th of 2348 public high schools	49.3%	196			22.5	19.1	22.4			46.6	46.6			22.9	22.9	$10,477

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