Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Idea Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Idea Center's student population of 138 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovation, Design, Exploration, Achievement
School Rankings
Idea Center 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 Idea Center is 0.66, which is more 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
#6733 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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 Idea Center's ranking?
Idea Center is ranked #6733 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Idea Center often compared to?
Idea Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School, West Hills High School, Helix High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Center?
The graduation rate of Idea Center is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Idea Center?
138 students attend Idea Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Idea Center students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Idea Center offer ?
Idea Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idea Center part of?
Idea Center is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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