Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego vs Jonas Salk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,375 students
Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
732 students
| Measure | Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego San Diego, California | Jonas Salk Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1121 of 1,343 | #813 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15298 of 16,910 | #11319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,375 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 35.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 78% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonas Salk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 19.7).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 15%).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 72.9%).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 35.3).
- •Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 732.
- •Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a charter school while Jonas Salk Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego better than Jonas Salk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jonas Salk Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego and Jonas Salk Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego: 1,375. Jonas Salk Elementary: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego and Jonas Salk Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is 1121st of 1,343 and Jonas Salk Elementary is 813th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).