CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER

City Heights Preparatory Charter is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 150 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 11 teachers, City Heights Preparatory Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

City Heights Preparatory Charter School, located in the vibrant City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to closing the achievement gap, the school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that all graduates are prepared for success in four-year universities. By fostering a close-knit, supportive community, the school aims to empower students from diverse backgrounds, many of whom will be the first in their families to attend college.

The school is noted for its personalized approach to education, which includes small class sizes and a strong focus on building character and leadership skills. Their academic model integrates high expectations with comprehensive student support services, ensuring that students receive the academic intervention and emotional guidance necessary to thrive. Through a combination of challenging coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated faculty, City Heights Preparatory strives to be a transformative institution that prepares its students to become active, informed, and successful contributors to their community and the global society.

For more information, contact City Heights Preparatory Charter at (619) 795-3137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.