Julian Charter School is a publicly funded independent study charter school sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education. Although the main office is in Julian, California, JCS serves over 2,000 students across San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Imperial counties.
Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Julian Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julian Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Julian Charter's student population of 203 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Julian 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 Julian Charter 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
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
38%
20%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julian Charter's ranking?
Julian Charter is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Julian Charter often compared to?
Julian Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Innovations Academy, Elevate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Julian Charter?
The graduation rate of Julian Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Julian Charter?
203 students attend Julian Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Julian Charter students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julian Charter?
Julian Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Julian Charter offer ?
Julian Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Julian Charter part of?
Julian Charter is part of Julian Charter School District.
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