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2024 Best Charter High Schools in the San Diego Area

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  1. #3 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Escondido Charter High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    ESCONDIDO, CA,

    9-12,

    204 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says ECHS has one of the most rigorous curriculum that emphasizes strong language skills, develops critical thinking capabilities, and enhances problem-solving faculties. This public school has different....

    Read 204 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 940,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  2. #6 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Literacy First Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    EL CAJON, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We've been a part of LFCS for 11 years. Now all 4 of my kids are in school there and we are so thankful for a safe, consistent learning environment for them. I so appreciate that the school takes a....

    Read 30 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,945,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

  3. #7 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Steele Canyon High School

    Public School,

    SPRING VALLEY, CA,

    9-12,

    475 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Steele canyon is a great school with an amazing community in which all of the students and teachers strive to make each other feel welcome, we have significant connections throughout the campus and....

    Read 475 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 2,156,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

  4. #9 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    The O'Farrell Charter School

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    K-12,

    116 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The best part about my experience at the O’Farrell Charter School is the diversity of students there. While many schools have a specific targeted race or gender or any specific cliché of students, I....

    Read 116 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,789,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  5. #10 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    High Tech High Media Arts

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    156 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says High Tech High Media Arts is unique in its ability to teach its students in a project-based, community-oriented way, and prepare students for real life outside of the education system. Through....

    Read 156 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 394,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  6. #11 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Guajome Park Academy Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    VISTA, CA,

    K-12,

    170 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Guajome Park Academy Charter is a great school for academics. They are able to provide you with college level courses like the International Baccalaureate diploma which is what I am currently....

    Read 170 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,347,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  7. #13 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    High Tech High Chula Vista

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    CHULA VISTA, CA,

    9-12,

    269 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Great learning environment! This school is filled with amazing opportunities and college and career readiness help. My teachers have been very helpful regarding my internship, and other plans for the....

    Read 269 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 624,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  8. #15 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Classical Academy High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    ESCONDIDO, CA,

    9-12,

    221 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience at Classical Academy High School has been very rewarding. Throughout my years of attending this school have been awarded with wonderful teachers, classes, and the environment. The....

    Read 221 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,300,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  9. #16 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    High Tech High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    182 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says High Tech High is unlike any other high school I have seen in California. My school is project based, so students are given the opportunity to participate and work in groups to create a beautiful....

    Read 182 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 501,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

  10. #17 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Coastal Academy Charter

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    OCEANSIDE, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says My greatest contribution to Coastal Academy has been my transition into patience and understanding. It has been the ability to normalize the harsh judgement that we face as teenagers. We've sustained....

    Read 14 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,821,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

  11. #21 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Dimensions Collaborative

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    ESCONDIDO, CA,

    K-12,

    26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I love Dehesa. I still do! Everyone there is so kind. Thinking back on how much trouble I caused, I feel pretty guilty. It's a very unique place! There are coding classes, which is where I first....

    Read 26 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 521,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

  12. #22 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    School for Entrepreneurship & Technology

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says SET High is a school unlike any I have previously seen. The school is very small with a student population under 250 and a single building as the campus. The classes reflect the small size, typically....

    Read 33 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 216,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  13. #23 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    High Tech High Mesa

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I've been a student at High Tech Mesa (HTHM) for 4 years, and I've had a very good experience. The teachers' commitment is one of the school's most defining qualities. They go above and above to....

    Read 13 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 422,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  14. #25 Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area.

    e3 Civic High School

    Public School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    99 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I enrolled at E3 Civic in my junior year. The administration was very responsive when it came to transferring my classes and assisting me in choosing some for the forthcoming semester at the school....E3 Civic High, in my opinion, is a great institution. It may not be the best choice for everyone, but if you're looking to improve your academics this is a great option..

    Read 99 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 413,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

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