San Diego Scpa

2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,252 students in grades 6-12, San Diego Scpa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : 30%
  • : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Diego Scpa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

San Diego Scpa's student population of 1,252 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of San Diego Scpa is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Diego Scpa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Diego Scpa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
17%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of San Diego Scpa and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of San Diego Scpa and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Diego Scpa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are San Diego Scpa often compared to?
San Diego Scpais often viewed alongside schools like Bell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Scpa?
The graduation rate of San Diego Scpa is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend San Diego Scpa?
1,252 students attend San Diego Scpa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of San Diego Scpa students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Scpa?
San Diego Scpa has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Diego Scpa offer ?
San Diego Scpa offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is San Diego Scpa part of?
San Diego Scpa is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2023
This school is the best! I came knowing no one in my grade and now I have so many friends here! This place is amazing!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - piper

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : 30%
  • : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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