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Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2023)

511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Diego Valley Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
≤5%
39%
(17-18)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(17-18)
25-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diego Valley Charter?
The graduation rate of Diego Valley Charter is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Diego Valley Charter?
455 students attend Diego Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Diego Valley Charter students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diego Valley Charter?
Diego Valley Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diego Valley Charter offer ?
Diego Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Diego Valley Charter part of?
Diego Valley Charter is part of Julian Union Elementary School District.

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