Serving 1,305 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter's student population of 1,305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter is 0.12, 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
#4616 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter's ranking?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter is ranked #4616 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter often compared to?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Nestor Language Academy Charter, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter?
1,305 students attend Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter offer ?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter part of?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter is part of Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School District.
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