How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MAAC Community Charter | Palomar High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chula Vista, CA | Chula Vista, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 171 | 269 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.7% | 76.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | MAAC Community Charter | Palomar High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,788 | $15,327 |
| District | MAAC Community Charter District | Sweetwater Union High School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MAAC Community Charter | Palomar High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.5% | 12.6% |
| African American | 10.5% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84.8% | 77.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MAAC Community Charter | Palomar High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 172:1 | 53:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.7% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.