Cabrillo Point Academy in Poway, CA

At a glance

Reported students

5,706

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

178.79

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

31.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California other enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

5,706

Cabrillo Point Academy: 5,706 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

31.9:1 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: 4,150
Teachers (FTE): 147.17
Student–teacher ratio: 28.2:1

What the reported data says about Cabrillo Point Academy

Cabrillo Point Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Poway. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Cabrillo Point Academy District. NCES reports 5,706 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 31.9:1, above 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 White (51.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cabrillo Point Academy

1How do the reported 31.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 178.79 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 2.32 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32.4%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.32
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 4.66
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White51.3%
Hispanic29.2%
Black1.5%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial9.5%

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

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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 Cabrillo Point Academy

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
Pacific Coast Academy Other · Charter · Pacific Coast Academy District	KG–12	6,760	under 0.1 mi
Valley Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified	KG–05	663	1.3 mi
Garden Road Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified	KG–05	508	1.6 mi
Midland Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified	KG–05	580	1.9 mi
Pomerado Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified	KG–05	305	2.3 mi
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool Other · Lakeside Union	Not reported	—	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo Point Academy

What grades does Cabrillo Point Academy serve?

Cabrillo Point Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Cabrillo Point Academy District.

How many students attend Cabrillo Point Academy?

Cabrillo Point Academy reported 5,706 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 4,150 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cabrillo Point Academy?

The calculated ratio is 31.9:1, based on 5,706 students and 178.79 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 Cabrillo Point Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cabrillo Point Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Cabrillo Point Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cabrillo Point Academy in?

Cabrillo Point Academy is part of Cabrillo Point Academy District, based in Poway, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cabrillo Point Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pacific Coast Academy (under 0.1 mi), Valley Elementary (1.3 mi), Garden Road Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.