Encanto, San Diego facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Encanto, San Diego
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View of Encanto from atop 61st Street, O'Farrell
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Encanto is located in the southeastern area of the city of San Diego
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 Encanto, San Diego
Location in Southern San Diego
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| City |  San Diego |
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Encanto is a hilly urban neighborhood in San Diego, California. Its name means "Charm" in Spanish. It is located in the southeastern part of the city.
Encanto is surrounded by several other communities. To the north, you'll find California State Route 94, Oak Park, and Broadway Heights. To the south is O'Farrell, also known as South Encanto. On the west side are Emerald Hills and Valencia Park. To the east, Encanto borders the city of Lemon Grove.
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About the Encanto Area
The name Encanto can refer to just the neighborhood itself. However, it sometimes refers to a larger group of neighborhoods. This larger area is called the Chollas Valley planning area.
Neighborhoods in Chollas Valley
The Chollas Valley planning area includes eight neighborhoods. These are Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Lincoln Park, O'Farrell, Valencia Park, and Encanto itself.
A group called the Chollas Valley Community Planning Group helps represent these eight neighborhoods. They work with the City of San Diego to make plans for the area.
Community Life in Encanto
Encanto is mostly a residential area, meaning many people live there. You can find shops and businesses along the main streets. The community is working to improve the area through programs like the Chollas Creek Enhancement Program. This program helps restore natural spaces and plants.
People of Encanto
Encanto is a very diverse community. This means people from many different backgrounds live there.
Demographics of Encanto
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Encanto:
- People of Hispanic heritage make up about 47.6% of the population.
- Asian people make up about 18.0%.
- African-Americans are about 17.5%.
- Non-Hispanic White people are about 12.7%.
- People of Mixed Race are about 3.8%.
- Other groups make up about 0.4%.
Schools in Encanto
Students in Encanto mainly attend schools in the San Diego Unified School District. There are also some charter and private schools available.
Local Schools and Options
- The O'Farrell Charter Schools is a large school complex in Encanto.
- Morse High School and Keiller Leadership Academy are nearby in Skyline. Keiller Leadership Academy is a charter school that works with the University of San Diego.
- Lincoln High School is in nearby Lincoln Park.
Many students in Encanto can choose to attend high schools in other parts of San Diego. This is part of a program called the Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program (VEEP). Students can be bused to schools like Mira Mesa High School, Mission Bay High School, Scripps Ranch High School, Canyon Hills High School, and University City High School.
See also
In Spanish: Encanto (San Diego) para niños
