NESTOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER
Nestor Language Academy Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the South Bay Union school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 982 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Nestor Language Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Nestor Language Academy Charter, located in San Diego’s South Bay Union School District, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to academic excellence through a dual-language focus. The academy emphasizes bilingualism and biliteracy, providing students with a robust curriculum that integrates rigorous core subjects with language immersion. By fostering an environment that celebrates cultural diversity, the school prepares students to navigate and succeed in a globalized world, ensuring they become proficient in both English and Spanish.
Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Nestor Language Academy is deeply rooted in community engagement and student-centered learning. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for all students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure individual growth and development. With a commitment to innovation and character building, the academy strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Nestor Language Academy Charter at (619) 628-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92154-4063
(619) 628-0900
NESTOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in San Diego, CA with about 982 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
South Bay Union - District:
- South Bay Union
- Total Students:
- 982
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 982 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NESTOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.7%
- White
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.