Serving 374 students in grades 7-12, Altus Schools South Bay 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Altus Schools South Bay's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Altus Schools South Bay ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Schools South Bay is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Altus Schools South Bay's ranking?
Altus Schools South Bay is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altus Schools South Bay?
The graduation rate of Altus Schools South Bay is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Altus Schools South Bay?
374 students attend Altus Schools South Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Altus Schools South Bay students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus Schools South Bay?
Altus Schools South Bay has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Altus Schools South Bay offer ?
Altus Schools South Bay offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Altus Schools South Bay part of?
Altus Schools South Bay is part of Altus Schools South Bay.
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