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Jcs Manzanita → Diego Hills Central Public Charter → Diego Valley East Public Charter → Kearny Eng Innov & Design → America's Finest Charter → Compare all similar →No UC admissions data on file for Altus Schools East County.
This school doesn't appear in UCOP's source-school records (it may send few or no applicants to UC). Its enrollment trend and similar-school comparison are still below.
Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (+3.5%/yr, Total enrollment)
At per-pupil funding of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Funding impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2027) | ~307 | +10 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2029) | ~329 | +32 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2031) | ~352 | +55 | $0 |
Straight-line extrapolation of the recent annual rate — a what-if, not a forecast of intent. Default = California's LCFF base grant for grades 9–12 ($12,423/ADA). Edit the figure to match your school.
Student composition — 2025-26
HS grades 9–12 racial/ethnic composition and program subgroups, from CDE Census Day Enrollment.
Race / ethnicity
Program subgroups
Source: California Department of Education, Census Day Enrollment 2025-26 (HS grades 9–12). Δ shown when shift is ≥1 pt since 2025-26. Categories below 0.5% omitted.
Altus Schools East County — Enrollment & Outcomes Snapshot
Public · El Cajon · vs. 10 most similar nearby schools
- ▸Senior-class enrollment is down 16% (38→32 from 2025 to 2026), outpacing the peer-group median of -22%.
- ▸Enrollment has been growing (+3.5%/yr); projects to ~329 by 2029.
Enrollment projection
Your school vs. its 10 most similar nearby schools
| School | Type | Size | UC Reach | Enroll. trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools East County | Public | 297 | — | -16% |
| Peer-group median | 11.1% | -22% | ||
| Jcs Manzanita | Public | 245 | — | -78% |
| Diego Hills Central Public Charter | Public | 301 | — | -54% |
| Diego Valley East Public Charter | Public | 408 | — | -70% |
| Kearny Eng Innov & Design | Public | 283 | 7.7% | +10% |
| America's Finest Charter | Public | 334 | — | -6% |
| Kearny College Connections | Public | 319 | 19.1% | -8% |
| Urban Discovery Academy Charter | Public | 310 | — | -33% |
| Kearny Digital Media & Design | Public | 335 | 15.7% | +2% |
| King-Chavez Community High | Public | 255 | 4.8% | -66% |
| River Valley Charter School | Public | 170 | 11.1% | -10% |
UC Reach = top-6 UC admits ÷ senior class (can exceed 100% when students are admitted to multiple campuses). Enrollment trend = first-to-latest grade-12 change on file. Similar schools matched on proximity, size, type. Methodology →