San Diego Unified School District

4100 Normal St.
San Diego, CA 92103-2682
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 177 public schools serving 94,996 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
94,996 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
4,297 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#905 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of San Diego Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Diego Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Diego Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of San Diego Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
232 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,700 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
42,328 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
6,979 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,394 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
350 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,970 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
9,101
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,634
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,641
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,693
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,514
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,476
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,298
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,263
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,620
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,198
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,181
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,004
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,373
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,655 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of San Diego Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of San Diego Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,577
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in San Diego Unified  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,655
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in San Diego Unified  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Diego Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jolla Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Jerabek Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bird Rock Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Silver Gate Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Scripps Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Dingeman Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Sunset View Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Curie Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #1111.
Holmes Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1212.
Scripps Ranch High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #1313.
Hearst Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6230 Del Cerro Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-5704
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1414.
University City High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #1515.
Green Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Sessions Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-3111
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1717.
Marvin Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5720 Brunswick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1818.
Doyle Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3950 Berino Ct.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 455-6230
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1919.
Hickman Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-5210
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kumeyaay Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6475 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 279-1022
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ocean Beach Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4741 Santa Monica Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-1631
Grades: K-4
| 392 students
Rank: #2222.
Barnard Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Dailard Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Jonas Salk Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7825 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2525.
Marshall Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9700 Ave. Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #2626.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3045 Felton St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-7694
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2727.
Sandburg Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2828.
Alcott Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4680 Hidalgo Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-1200
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rank: #2929.
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6269 Twin Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-9271
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #3030.
Ericson Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11174 W.onhill Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0505
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #3131.
Hardy Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5420 Montezuma Rd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-0136
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #3232.
Bay Park Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2433 Denver St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-1471
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #3333.
Standley Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #3434.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #3535.
Vista Grande Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5606 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8290
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District manages 177 public schools serving 94,996 students.
What is the rank of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District is ranked #453 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego Unified School District?
45% of San Diego Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Diego Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,655 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 177 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 94,996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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