LEONARDO DA VINCI HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Chula Vista Elementary school district, located in Chula Vista, CA with about 299 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LDV) is a public charter school located in Chula Vista, California, that emphasizes a comprehensive academic program integrated with a focus on health and life sciences. The school serves students in grades K-8 and distinguishes itself by blending rigorous core curriculum with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. By focusing on health-related themes, the school aims to instill a lifelong commitment to physical and mental wellness, scientific inquiry, and environmental stewardship among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Leonardo da Vinci Charter is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that encourages parental involvement and student leadership. The school utilizes a project-based learning model, which is designed to help students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world applications. By prioritizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, the institution prepares its students not only for academic success in high school but also to become informed, health-conscious citizens within their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter at (619) 420-0066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

229 E. Naples
Chula Vista, CA 91911-2332
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LEONARDO DA VINCI HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Chula Vista, CA with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Chula Vista Elementary
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEONARDO DA VINCI HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.3%
White
7.0%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.3%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.