At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
396
America's Finest Charter: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about America's Finest Charter
America's Finest Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to America's Finest Charter District. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.5%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 45.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking America's Finest Charter
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic76.5%
- Black14.4%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near America's Finest Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The O'Farrell Charter Other · Charter · The O'Farrell Charter District | KG–12 | 1,862 | 2 mi |
| Logan Memorial Educational Campus Other · San Diego Unified | KG–12 | 1,467 | 2.2 mi |
| National School District Preschool Other · National Elementary | Not reported | — | 2.8 mi |
| Monarch Other · San Diego County Office of Education | KG–12 | 225 | 3.1 mi |
| Urban Discovery Academy Charter Other · Charter · Urban Discovery Academy Charter District | KG–12 | 330 | 3.2 mi |
| Alba Other · San Diego Unified | 01–12 | 20 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about America's Finest Charter
What grades does America's Finest Charter serve?
America's Finest Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in America's Finest Charter District.
How many students attend America's Finest Charter?
America's Finest Charter reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at America's Finest Charter?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 396 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is America's Finest Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
America's Finest Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of America's Finest Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is America's Finest Charter in?
America's Finest Charter is part of America's Finest Charter District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near America's Finest Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The O'Farrell Charter (2 mi), Logan Memorial Educational Campus (2.2 mi), National School District Preschool (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.