Charter School of San Diego District

San Diego, California — 1 schools

1,415
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,393
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Charter School of San Diego District operates 1 public schools serving 1,415 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,375 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,393 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 58.4% local, 31.4% state, and 10.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #1304 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 429.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 44.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% White, 7.8% African American across the district's schools.

Charter School of San Diego accounts for 100.0% of all Charter School of San Diego District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Charter School of San Diego District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Charter School of San Diego District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Charter School of San Diego District student-counselor ratio is 430:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Charter School of San Diego District chronic absenteeism rate is 44.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
31.4%
State
58.4%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
1304 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Charter School of San Diego District.

White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.9%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
429.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Charter School of San Diego District

School Enrollment
Charter School of San Diego
Charter
1,375

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Charter School of San Diego District?

Charter School of San Diego District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,415 students.

How much does Charter School of San Diego District spend per student?

Charter School of San Diego District spends $16,393 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #1304 in California.

What is the average rent near Charter School of San Diego District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Charter School of San Diego District?

Charter School of San Diego District students are 59.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% White, 7.8% African American, 2.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Charter School of San Diego District?

Charter School of San Diego District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #1304 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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