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Preuss School Ucsd School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 825 students in Preuss School Ucsd School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in Preuss School Ucsd School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
825 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Preuss School Ucsd School District, which is ranked #480 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#471 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
55%
56%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,136
$26,022
Spending / Student
$16,669
$22,604
Best Preuss School Ucsd School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Preuss School Ucsd School District?
Preuss School Ucsd School District manages 1 public schools serving 825 students.
What is the rank of Preuss School Ucsd School District?
Preuss School Ucsd School District is ranked #480 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Preuss School Ucsd School District?
55% of Preuss School Ucsd School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preuss School Ucsd School District?
Preuss School Ucsd School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Preuss School Ucsd School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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