THE HEIGHTS CHARTER IS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE BORN WITH THE CAPACITY FOR EXCELLENCE. OUR GOAL IS TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-MOTIVATED, COMPETENT, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS. WE PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED PROGRAM WITHIN A SMALL SCHOOL NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCORPORATES STRONG FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TIES. TO THIS END, WE OFFER A NON-TRADITIONAL K-8 INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED CURRICULUM AND DIRECTION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $137k | — | — | — | $151k $167k |
Spec Ed Dir/psy.d Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $114k $126k |
Ast Dir / Teacher Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $113k $125k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $50k $55k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $14k $16k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HEIGHTS CHARTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 13%
from 2022
From $133k in 2022 to $151k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE HEIGHTS CHARTER
What does the Board Member of THE HEIGHTS CHARTER earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE HEIGHTS CHARTER received $14,480 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE HEIGHTS CHARTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE HEIGHTS CHARTER falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HEIGHTS CHARTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE HEIGHTS CHARTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HEIGHTS CHARTER reported $3.8M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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