Serving 260 students in grades 7-12, Altus Schools East County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Schools East County's student population of 260 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altus Schools East County ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Schools East County is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4973 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Schools East County's ranking?
Altus Schools East County is ranked #4973 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altus Schools East County?
The graduation rate of Altus Schools East County is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Altus Schools East County?
260 students attend Altus Schools East County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Altus Schools East County students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Schools East County?
Altus Schools East County has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Altus Schools East County offer ?
Altus Schools East County offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Altus Schools East County part of?
Altus Schools East County is part of Altus Schools East County School District.
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