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The Heights Charter vs. Literacy First Charter

Should you attend The Heights Charter or Literacy First Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
The Heights Charter
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Literacy First Charter
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Literacy First Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Heights Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,050 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Literacy First Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
286 students
2,050 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Heights Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Literacy First Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Heights Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Literacy First Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Heights Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Literacy First Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Heights Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Heights Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Literacy First Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Literacy First Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2040 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1634 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Heights Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Literacy First Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Heights Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Heights Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Literacy First Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Literacy First Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Heights Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Heights Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Literacy First Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Literacy First Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Literacy First Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Literacy First Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Literacy First Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Literacy First Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Heights Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Literacy First Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
205
Grade 1 Students
30
218
Grade 2 Students
29
206
Grade 3 Students
28
199
Grade 4 Students
27
190
Grade 5 Students
34
194
Grade 6 Students
29
181
Grade 7 Students
30
171
Grade 8 Students
24
139
Grade 9 Students
-
114
Grade 10 Students
-
84
Grade 11 Students
-
84
Grade 12 Students
-
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
42%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Literacy First Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Literacy First Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Heights Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Heights Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Literacy First Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Literacy First Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Heights Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Heights Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Literacy First Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Literacy First Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Heights Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Heights Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Literacy First Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Literacy First Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Heights Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Heights Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Literacy First Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Literacy First Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Heights Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Heights Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Literacy First Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Literacy First Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Heights Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Heights Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Literacy First Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Literacy First Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Heights Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Heights Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Literacy First Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Literacy First Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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