Urban Discovery Academy Charter

About Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Urban Discovery Academy Charter is a public charter school located in the heart of downtown San Diego. It is a K-8 school that focuses on providing a quality education to students in an urban setting. The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment for students of all backgrounds.
At Urban Discovery Academy, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills through project-based learning, interdisciplinary studies, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities and clubs, such as robotics, debate, and theater. In addition, the school has a strong emphasis on the arts, with music and art classes available for all grade levels.
Urban Discovery Academy is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a rigorous anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources and support for students who are struggling with social and emotional issues.
Urban Discovery Academy is a great choice for families looking for an academically rigorous education in an urban setting. The school offers a wide range of activities and resources to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	840 14th St. San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:	(619) 788-4668
Site:	urbansd.com
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	564 students

Overview Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Urban Discovery Academy Charter serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Urban Discovery Academy Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Urban Discovery Academy Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Urban Discovery Academy Charter is 0.64, 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.