SAN DIEGO COOPERATIVE CHARTER

San Diego Cooperative Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 465 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, San Diego Cooperative Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

San Diego Cooperative Charter School (SDCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades TK through 8. It distinguishes itself through a collaborative educational model that places a heavy emphasis on community involvement, requiring parents to play an active, participatory role in the school’s daily functions and governance. By fostering a partnership between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create a supportive, inclusive environment that nurtures both the academic and social-emotional growth of its students.

The school’s curriculum is rooted in constructivist learning principles, encouraging students to become active participants in their education through hands-on projects, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. SDCCS prioritizes the "whole child," integrating arts, experiential learning, and social justice values into its daily instruction. By emphasizing a sense of agency and cooperative learning, San Diego Cooperative Charter seeks to prepare students to be engaged, compassionate, and life-long learners who are well-equipped for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact San Diego Cooperative Charter at (858) 496-1613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.