麻豆果冻传媒

Idea Center

1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 140 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Idea Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Idea Center's student population of 140 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
140 students
This chart displays total students of Idea Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Idea Center
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Idea Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea Center by grade.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Idea Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Idea Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idea Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Idea Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Idea Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Idea Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Idea Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Idea Center and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Idea Center and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Idea Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Idea Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Idea Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Idea Center and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idea Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Center's ranking?
Idea Center is ranked #6665 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Idea Center?
140 students attend Idea Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Idea Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Center?
Idea Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.

School Reviews

Review Idea Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Teachers in Philadelphia are being accused of cheating, with two administrators being recently dismissed. We report on the scandal that is rocking the City of Brotherly Love and beyond.
Public School Jobs
Public School Jobs
Learn about public school jobs. Discover helpful resources for finding jobs in public schools.
Police Make Hundreds of Arrests at NYC Schools Last Year
Police Make Hundreds of Arrests at NYC Schools Last Year
We examine recently released statistics that show more than 880 NYC students were arrested at public schools last year. Were minority students targeted?

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

1:22

2:16

3:16

2:07

Quick Links