How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District | Howard Gardner Community Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Centro, California | Chula Vista, California |
| Total Enrollment | 238 | 239 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District | Howard Gardner Community Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,361 | $16,678 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.0% | 16.8% |
| State Revenue | 72.1% | 51.4% |
| Local Revenue | 5.8% | 31.8% |
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
Federal State Local
Howard Gardner Community Charter District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District | Howard Gardner Community Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97.0% | 97.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 72.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District | Howard Gardner Community Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 197:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 54.0% |
School Types
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Howard Gardner Community Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.