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Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego

10170 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA, 92121

About Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego

Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a well-known public charter school for students in grades 7–12. It is the main high school in its district and has about 2,100 students. It uses a personalized teaching model and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 26:1, which is very supportive. The school is well-known for its flexible, independent study options and has a diverse student body, with 83% of students being minorities. As of now, 74% of the population is considered to be low-income. The school has a 62% proficiency rate in reading and a 17% proficiency rate in math, which shows that it is focused on literacy and logic. In addition to the core curriculum, the school helps students get ready for college by having them take the SAT and ACT. This helps them move on to higher education. The school is one of the best for students who want to learn in a way that works for them, and it is located in a busy coastal area of San Diego. Its main strengths are its welcoming environment and its dedication to offering a wide range of flexible learning options for a wide range of people, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego Contact Information

Address

10170 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA, 92121

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Phone

(858) 678-2020

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 62% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
33 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1443
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4904 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego

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
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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 4:00 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 16.42%
Asian 3.95%
Hispanic 61.61%
Black 8.25%
Two+ Races 8.32%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
16.42%
Asian
3.95%
Hispanic
61.61%
Black
8.25%
Two+ Races
8.32%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1443
47.82%
690 Female
51.21%
739 Male

Student Population

1443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 33 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

450 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego just celebrated 30 years of bringing new ideas to personalized education in San Diego. The school made a big proposal to merge with Altus Schools Audeo in late 2025. This would make its academic resources and student support services even better. The school is still working to build more partnerships with colleges for dual enrollment. San Diego City College, for instance, lets students earn college credit while they finish their high school requirements.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. 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.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

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
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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