School Profile · Alpine
The Heights Charter: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
The Heights Charter posts 59% meeting the standard; 30.0% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
2710 Alpine Boulevard, Suite E, 91901 (opens in new tab)·Dehesa Elementary·Alpine·Grades K-8·283 students·13% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 792-9000
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
60
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #1,018 statewide · #1 of 5 in Dehesa Elementary
The Heights Charter scores 60 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 82nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “59% proficient” and call it done. The Heights Charter deserves a closer read. It sits at the 82nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 2.8% chronic absenteeism — versus 17.9% statewide. Attendance is the quietest strong signal a school can post.
As a charter, The Heights Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
25%
32%
43%
Grade 3 · 57% proficient
35%
19%
46%
Grade 4 · 54% proficient
36%
29%
35%
Grade 5 · 65% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 10.7pp across grades; the floor rises 7.2pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
30.0%
State 21.3%
8.7pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
59.5%
State 42.7%
16.8pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-1.2pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
2.8%
State 17.9%
15.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.5%
State 1.6%
1.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic12.7%
White82.0%
Other5.3%
GenderFemale 51.6%Male 48.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 13.4% (50pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
283
337 below CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
10 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,766
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$52,070 – $113,960
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At The Heights Charter in Alpine, 62.0% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 48.0% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. The Heights Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 14.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (55.7% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 137 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White137 tested
ELA 62.0%·Math 55.7%· +14.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$114K
$29K above CA median
Median Home Value
$852K
$193K above CA median
Bachelor's+
31%
4pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.1 years avg experience
21 teachers · 10% first-year
Teacher Credentials
81% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
30.0%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 58th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
59.5%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 63th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-1.2pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 63th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
2.8%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 75th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.5%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 59th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 28 | 25% | 32% | 29% | 14% | 57% | +14 |
| Grade 4 | 26 | 35% | 19% | 27% | 19% | 54% | +9 |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 36% | 29% | 25% | 11% | 64% | +16 |
| Grade 6 | 31 | 16% | 42% | 29% | 13% | 58% | +12 |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 19% | 56% | 19% | 7% | 74% | +26 |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 8% | 52% | 16% | 24% | 60% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 27 | 37% | 30% | 19% | 15% | 67% | +21 |
| Grade 4 | 26 | 15% | 42% | 38% | 4% | 58% | +16 |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 32% | 25% | 25% | 18% | 57% | +22 |
| Grade 6 | 31 | 23% | 35% | 32% | 10% | 58% | +23 |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 37% | 19% | 37% | 7% | 56% | +22 |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 17% | 21% | 29% | 33% | 38% | +5 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 53 | 19% | 28% | 51% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 62.0% | +14 | +0 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Charter ← | — | 60 | 30.0% | 59.5% | −1.2 | 0.5% |
| Boulder Oaks Elementary | 1.6 mi | 43 | 19.6% | 44.6% | −4.7 | 1.0% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1659 → #1670 → #1309 → #1466 → #1018
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is The Heights Charter a good elementary school?
The Heights Charter has a Scope Score of 60 out of 100, placing it in the 82nd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,018 statewide. 30.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 8.7 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are The Heights Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 59.5% of students at The Heights Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 30.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.5% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 30.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 163 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does The Heights Charter rank in California?
The Heights Charter ranks #1,018 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 82nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is The Heights Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at The Heights Charter decreases by 1.2 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at The Heights Charter?
2.8% of students at The Heights Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does The Heights Charter compare to other schools in Alpine?
The Heights Charter scores 60/100 (82nd percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 283 students. Use the schools in Alpine page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does The Heights Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At The Heights Charter in Alpine, 62.0% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 48.0% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. The Heights Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 14.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (55.7% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 137 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.