Serving 195 students in grades 6-12, Ingenuity Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingenuity Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ingenuity Charter's student population of 195 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Ingenuity Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingenuity Charter is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8636 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingenuity Charter's ranking?
Ingenuity Charter is ranked #8636 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ingenuity Charter often compared to?
Ingenuity Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Valencia Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ingenuity Charter?
The graduation rate of Ingenuity Charter is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ingenuity Charter?
195 students attend Ingenuity Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ingenuity Charter students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingenuity Charter?
Ingenuity Charter has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ingenuity Charter offer ?
Ingenuity Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ingenuity Charter part of?
Ingenuity Charter is part of Ingenuity Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Ingenuity Charter located?
Ingenuity Charter is located in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Encanto.
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