KING-CHAVEZ PREPARATORY ACADEMY

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 366 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 13 teachers, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, located in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the broader King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, the academy is deeply committed to the community and operates under a mission centered on "excellence in academics, arts, and athletics." The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue high academic standards while developing their character and sense of civic responsibility.

The academy emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for success in high school and beyond. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school integrates enrichment opportunities and values-based education, often drawing inspiration from the legacy of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy aims to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, thoughtful, and high-achieving members of their community.

For more information, contact King-Chavez Preparatory Academy at (619) 744-3828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.