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Email BoardThe Heights Charter
2710 Alpine Boulevard, Suite E, Alpine, CA 91901-2389
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
53.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 292/1,734 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 240/1,735 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 283 |
| Low-Income Students | 38 (13.4%) |
| English Learners | 4 (1.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.0% to 65.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does The Heights Charter compare within the district?
The Heights Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Dehesa Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does The Heights Charter rank in California?
The Heights Charter ranks No. 292 of 1,734 in reading and No. 240 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at The Heights Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 37.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does The Heights Charter compare with other schools in Alpine?
The Heights Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Alpine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlpineHow does The Heights Charter compare with other schools in San Diego County?
The Heights Charter is No. 18 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights CharterThis school | 53.6% | 62.0% |
| Dehesa Elementary | 21.7% | 38.5% |
| Mountain View Learning Academy | 46.3% | 43.9% |
