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Kavod Charter

6991 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA, 92111

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 688 of 6783 in California

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About Kavod Charter

Kavod Charter School is a public charter school in San Diego, California that serves students in grades K–8. The school has about 399 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, which is a little lower than the state average. This means that each student can get more individual attention. Kavod Charter focuses on core academic subjects, especially math and English language arts. It has programs that help students build basic skills and improve their academic performance. Current proficiency data shows that 55% of students are good at math and 64% are good at reading. About 51% of the students are minorities, which means that the student body is not very diverse. These students are Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, or multiracial. It costs about $13,500 per student each year to pay for teaching materials and enrichment programs. Kavod Charter is located in a residential area of San Diego and promotes a supportive and academic environment. In general, Kavod Charter School has good academic results and a caring environment, and it gives students more chances to stay engaged and do well.

Kavod Charter Contact Information

Address

6991 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA, 92111

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Phone

(858) 386-0887

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 55% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
399
Total Students
$90530
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 688 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kavod Charter

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 48.87%
Asian 6.52%
Hispanic 27.07%
Black 8.77%
Two+ Races 7.52%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
48.87%
Asian
6.52%
Hispanic
27.07%
Black
8.77%
Two+ Races
7.52%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 399
50.63%
202 Female
49.37%
197 Male

Student Population

399 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

399 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kavod Charter School in San Diego has come up in recent school district talks about facility planning. The district is checking on long-term agreements for charter schools for the 2025–26 school year.

District leaders are thinking about renewing Kavod Charter’s license for several years. This would let them stay at their current spot on Balboa Avenue for longer, which means things can stay steady in classrooms and how the school runs.

This planning also makes sure everyone knows the rules for building codes, safety, and keeping things up – all super important for schools with kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. These talks show how the district is working with charter schools as the number of students changes and different schools need different things.

This news basically says Kavod Charter School is still part of the plan and will keep being a solid choice for education in the San Diego Unified School District.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of extracurricular activities does Kavod Charter offer?

Ans. The school has programs for music, the arts, sports, and clubs that meet after school.

Q2. Does Kavod Charter help students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, students who need extra help can get individualized instruction and specialized services.

Q3. Are parents allowed to take part in school events?

Ans. Parents can help out by volunteering, going to PTA events, and taking part in school community programs.

Q4. Are there tech resources for students?

Ans. To help with lessons, classrooms have computers, tablets, and other digital learning tools.

Q5. Are there programs at Kavod Charter for students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, the school offers personalized help and instruction to students who are learning English as a second language.

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

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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

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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
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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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