Serving 853 students in grades 6-12, Preuss School Ucsd ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preuss School Ucsd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Preuss School Ucsd's student population of 853 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preuss School Ucsd is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Preuss School Ucsd often compared to?
Preuss School Ucsdis often viewed alongside schools like University City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preuss School Ucsd?
The graduation rate of Preuss School Ucsd is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Preuss School Ucsd?
853 students attend Preuss School Ucsd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Preuss School Ucsd students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preuss School Ucsd?
Preuss School Ucsd has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Preuss School Ucsd offer ?
Preuss School Ucsd offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Preuss School Ucsd part of?
Preuss School Ucsd is part of Preuss School Ucsd School District.
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