Overview
Altus Schools South Bay is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Chula Vista, California. The school enrolls 372 students. It is part of the Altus Schools South Bay District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
37.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictAltus Schools South Bay District
County6073
CityChula Vista
ZIP91910
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060150914089
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment372
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino81.0%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)