Guajome Park Academy Charter in Vista, CA

At a glance

Reported students

1,355

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California other enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,355

Guajome Park Academy Charter: 1,355 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

18.7:1 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: 1,342
Teachers (FTE): 85
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about Guajome Park Academy Charter

Guajome Park Academy Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Vista. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Guajome Park Academy Charter District. NCES reports 1,355 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to 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 (74%) and White (15%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

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

Questions worth asking Guajome Park Academy Charter

1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.3 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 2.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.8%
Students with disabilities: 11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 75.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.75
Nurses (FTE): 0.75
Psychologists (FTE): 1.75
Social workers (FTE): 0.75

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White15%
Hispanic74%
Black0.7%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial7%

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

No students enrolled 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 Guajome Park Academy 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
Guajome Learning Centers Other · Charter · Guajome Learning Centers District	KG–12	61	under 0.1 mi
Vista Adult Transition Center Other · Vista Unified	Not reported	107	0.8 mi
Vista Springs Charter Other · Charter · Vista Springs Charter District	KG–12	251	1.1 mi
Coastal Academy Charter Other · Charter · Coastal Academy Charter District	KG–12	2,015	2.9 mi
Pacific View Charter Other · Charter · Pacific View Charter District	KG–12	562	3.9 mi
Altus Schools Coastal Other · Charter · Altus Schools Coastal District	KG–12	239	4.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Guajome Park Academy Charter

What grades does Guajome Park Academy Charter serve?

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

How many students attend Guajome Park Academy Charter?

Guajome Park Academy Charter reported 1,355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,342 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Guajome Park Academy Charter?

The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,355 students and 72.3 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 Guajome Park Academy Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Guajome Park Academy 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 Guajome Park Academy Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

75.4% 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 Guajome Park Academy Charter in?

Guajome Park Academy Charter is part of Guajome Park Academy Charter District, based in Vista, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Guajome Park Academy Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Guajome Learning Centers (under 0.1 mi), Vista Adult Transition Center (0.8 mi), Vista Springs Charter (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.