Enrollment
1,175
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gompers Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060178812386Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gompers Preparatory Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #24 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for California
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gompers Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gompers Preparatory Academy ranks #24 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Gompers Preparatory Academy District · California
NCES ID 060178812386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gompers Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gompers Preparatory Academy
Gompers Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in San Diego, California, enrolling 1,175 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,175 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 656 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #481, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gompers Preparatory Academy District spends $13,003 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Diego's public schools, it stands alongside The O'farrell Charter (1,862 students): Gompers Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.7:1 vs 20.7:1).
Gompers Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Gompers Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gompers Preparatory Academy compares
Gompers Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Gompers Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gompers Preparatory Academy District, which includes Gompers Preparatory Academy.
$13,003
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in San Diego
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The O'farrell Charter
Standard public school
1,862 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Standard public school
1,467 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Charter School of San Diego
Standard public school
1,375 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
San Diego Scpa
Standard public school
1,297 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
578 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
San Diego County Community
Alternative education program
510 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,175 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gompers Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Gompers Preparatory Academy?
Gompers Preparatory Academy has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gompers Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gompers Preparatory Academy is 28.7:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gompers Preparatory Academy?
71.4% of students at Gompers Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gompers Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gompers Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gompers Preparatory Academy?
Gompers Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gompers Preparatory Academy rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Gompers Preparatory Academy ranks #24 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Diego on the city page.
Is Gompers Preparatory Academy a good school?
Gompers Preparatory Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gompers Preparatory Academy District?
None; Gompers Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Gompers Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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