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Altus Schools South Bay

3252 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

About Altus Schools South Bay

In Chula Vista, California, Altus Schools South Bay is a top public charter high school that teaches about 250 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1 and is one of the best schools in the area. Altus Schools South Bay is the only high school in its district, and it is known as one of the best schools because it has a diverse student body, with 97% of students being minorities and 74% being economically disadvantaged. Strong proficiency data, with 70% in reading and 20% in math, show that the academy is academically excellent. The school sets up SAT and ACT tests for its students to help them reach their college goals. With about $13,588 per student in funding, the campus keeps a focused and supportive environment through a personalized teaching model. In the end, the school is known as one of the best because it balances its focus on tough academic paths with helping the community succeed, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Altus Schools South Bay Contact Information

Address

3252 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

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Phone

(858) 678-2020

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 70% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
41 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
374
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4547 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Altus Schools South Bay

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.21%
Asian 2.67%
Hispanic 85.56%
Black 3.74%
Two+ Races 4.28%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
3.21%
Asian
2.67%
Hispanic
85.56%
Black
3.74%
Two+ Races
4.28%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 374
52.67%
197 Female
47.06%
176 Male

Student Population

374 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 41 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

374 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Altus Schools South Bay keeps improving its personalized learning environment by offering courses that are approved by the University of California. This makes sure that all students can easily get to college. There is a special Resource Center at the school where students can study and get their work done without being disturbed. There, they can work with teachers one-on-one to reach their own academic and career goals. Recent efforts include full credit audits and the creation of Personalized Education Plans that help students get back on track with their grades and become socially competent before they graduate.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look in to STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q3. What is the goal of Altus Schools South Bay?

Ans. Altus Schools South Bay wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. How does Altus Schools South Bay keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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