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San Diego Unified School District

The O'Farrell Charter School

#9 in Best Charter Middle Schools in San Diego Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • San Diego, CA
  • 73 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    The O'Farrell Charter School is a highly rated, public, charter school located in San Diego, CA. It has 1,689 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
    Address
    6130 Skyline Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92114
    Telephone
    (619) 263-3009
    Website
    ofarrellschool.org
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    The O'Farrell Charter School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    47%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    34%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1050
    144 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    57 responses
    AP Enrollment
    32%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $56,041
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,331
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $332,692
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 39 responses
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    • Airband
      28%
    • Powderpuff
      23%
    • Homebase Olympics
      15%
    • Dodgeball Tournament
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Pep rallies
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,689
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    71%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,852
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.2%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,540/ year
    National
    $12,239
    71%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
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    The O'Farrell Charter School Reviews

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    Being in this school for the past years of high school was great! I got to meet some new people and got very close with some of them. The clubs at the school are honestly really fun and is a great way to spend some time with your friends. I would say some of the staff are okay some would just get you in trouble for no reason but some of the staff were nice and were there for you if you needed assistant. Overall my experience at this school was great I got to learn a lot more about college and what I am going to do for my future.
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    The school makes students very well prepared for college. O'Farrell offers resources such as wahupa, AVID, and college preparation classes to enforce its students to become successful in college. The sports programs that O'farrell offers have many options for students to choose from. Overall O'Farrell is a great place for opportunities for students to take from to prepare themselves for college.
    Coming from Mexico, the schools I went to never really looked like O'Farrell. Of course, private schools would look a lot nicer than public schools but nonetheless O'Farrell showed me that regardless of public or private I'm worth a good "first impression". These teachers care, nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I've met people, created bonds/relationships that I thought I would never be able to. I've learned things. Not just school things like English or Math but life lessons that O’Farrell helped guide me to. Growing up I've come to understand O’Farrells' reasoning for things so no, I wouldn't change anything about it.