At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Motivated Youth Academy: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
17.9:1 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
- 152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Motivated Youth Academy
Motivated Youth Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Escondido. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Motivated Youth Academy District. NCES reports 251 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, 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 (57.9%) and White (17.1%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Motivated Youth Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.99 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White17.1%
- Hispanic57.9%
- Black2%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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
2 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 Motivated Youth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle · Escondido Union | 06–08 | 788 | 0.4 mi |
| Felicita Elementary Elementary · Escondido Union | KG–05 | 478 | 0.9 mi |
| Dimensions Collaborative Other · Charter · Dimensions Collaborative District | KG–12 | 568 | 1.5 mi |
| North Coastal Consortium Schools Other · San Diego County Office of Education | KG–12 | 46 | 4.5 mi |
| Pivot Charter School - San Diego II Other · Charter · Pivot Charter School - San Diego II District | KG–12 | 90 | 6.6 mi |
| Valley Center Prep Other · Valley Center-Pauma Unified | KG–12 | 56 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Motivated Youth Academy
What grades does Motivated Youth Academy serve?
Motivated Youth Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Motivated Youth Academy District.
How many students attend Motivated Youth Academy?
Motivated Youth Academy reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 152 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Motivated Youth Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 251 students and 13.99 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 Motivated Youth Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Motivated Youth Academy 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 Motivated Youth Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% 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 Motivated Youth Academy in?
Motivated Youth Academy is part of Motivated Youth Academy District, based in Escondido, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Motivated Youth Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (0.4 mi), Felicita Elementary (0.9 mi), Dimensions Collaborative (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.