Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter

About Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter

Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School is a unique educational institution that offers a rigorous academic program for students in grades 6-12. The school is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is designed to provide students with a holistic approach to learning, combining traditional academics with hands-on learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.). At Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School, all students have access to the same rigorous academic program, regardless of their background. The school offers a variety of courses in the core subjects, as well as electives and enrichment activities. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, and to develop their skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities, such as robotics, coding, and design. Through these activities, students are able to gain hands-on experience in the application of S.T.E.A.M. principles. Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School is committed to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background. The school strives to create an environment that is conducive to learning, and to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in the 21st century.

Address:	489 E St. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone:	(619) 349-3700
Site:	charterschoolcenter.ed.gov
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	1,295 students

Overview Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter

Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter serves 1,295 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. 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 26% (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 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter

Hawking S.t.e.a.m. 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 Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.