King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District

San Diego, California — 1 schools

262
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,819
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 262 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 201 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 $14,819 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 44.1% local, 34.2% state, and 21.7% 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 — 52/100, ranked #722 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 201:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 54.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% White, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 87.8% 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 — including this one — 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

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District student-counselor ratio is 201:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 54.7% — 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?

21.7%
Federal
34.2%
State
44.1%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
722 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District.

White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

201:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
54.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
Charter
201

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 262 students.

How much does King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District spend per student?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District spends $14,819 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #722 in California.

What is the average rent near King-Chavez Preparatory Academy 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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District students are 95.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% White, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #722 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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