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Ranked 4925 of 7047 in California
Top schools in San DiegoRanked 4925 of 7047 in California
See top schools in San DiegoAltus Schools East County is a high-performing public charter school in EL Cajon, CA, serving grades 7-12 within the Grossmont Secondary District. Designed for students who thrive outside a traditional classroom, Altus utilizes a personalized independent study format and hybrid flex-based model. For the 2025-2026 year, the school is recognized for its elite 52% Reading proficiency rate and its success in helping a diverse student body-80% of whom are minorities - achieve college and career readiness.
While the 33:1 student-to-teacher ratio reflects its independent study structure, each of its 260+ students receives one-on-one tutoring and a custom education plan. Whether you are looking for an alternative to Grossmont High Schools or seeking a safe, stable environment with a high graduation rate in San Diego's East County, Altus Schools remains a top-tier choice for individualized learning. Altus Schools East County is known for its high reading scores and its commitment to helping students succeed in school through personalized, student-centered teaching, and it is one of the best high schools in California.
260 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
260 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
Altus Schools East County has recently become more involved in the community by forming 24 active partnerships with local groups. These partnerships give students more chances to learn and get jobs. This school year (2024–2025), the campus started a new program to make sure that all students get free breakfast and lunch every day. This is to help them stay healthy and focused on their studies. The school also cares a lot about safety and new ideas.
Q1. Is Altus Schools East County a good school?
Ans. Yes, it is highly rated for diversity and individualized learning, particularly for students who thrive in a non-traditional, flexible, independent environment.
Q2. How does Altus Schools East County keep things positive?
Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.
Q3. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in San Diego?
Ans. You can find the best middle schools here.
Q4. Is Altus a charter school?
Ans. Yes. It is a charter school. Read here for more details.
Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Altus Schools East County?
Ans. Altus Schools East County has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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