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JCS - Manzanita

San Diego County Office of Education · San Diego County · 5300 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942-6014

(619) 303-4344 · www.jcs-inc.org

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7/10
#125
Rank 125 out of 337
Top 37%
English Language Arts6/10 · #146 · 57th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #117 · 66th percentile
Science8/10 · #78 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the sun-soaked hills of La Mesa, just east of San Diego, Manzanita is a K-12 charter school that draws families looking for something a little different from the traditional district path. The school punches above its weight in science and math, making it a solid fit for households that prioritize STEM without sacrificing a close-knit, smaller-school feel. La Mesa itself has a charming, small-city vibe — think local coffee shops, walkable streets, and easy access to both San Diego's urban core and the outdoors — so families here tend to get the best of both worlds.

Student Demographics

116 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
52 (45%)
White
47 (41%)
Multiple Races
11 (9%)
African American
4 (3%)
Asian
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (50%)
Students with Disabilities35 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

224
Enrollment
15.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.3
Administrators (FTE)
6.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

58.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #67 · 89th percentile

180 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found