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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 35 public high schools serving 31,774 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in San Diego Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scripps Ranch High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
2,819 Schools
# Students
94,996 Students
2,202,926 Students
# Teachers
4,297 Teachers
101,134 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.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
232 Students
11,449 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,700 Students
253,504 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
42,328 Students
1,210,360 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
55%
# Black Students
6,979 Students
118,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,394 Students
492,258 Students
% White Students
24%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
350 Students
9,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,970 Students
103,544 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
9,101
24,268
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,634
22,398
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,641
23,183
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,693
23,195
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,514
23,339
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,476
23,640
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,298
31,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,263
40,814
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,620
43,546
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,198
484,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,181
494,744
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,004
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,373
489,782
# 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.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,577
$19,806
Spending / Student
$23,655
$18,241
Best San Diego Unified School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Scripps Ranch High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #33.
University City High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #44.
Mira Mesa High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 2,289 students
Rank: #55.
La Jolla High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #66.
Point Loma High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #77.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #88.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crawford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
Henry High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,517 students
Rank: #1313.
San Diego International Studies
(Math: 37% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1414.
Kearny College Connections
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #1515.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #1616.
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #1717.
Canyon Hills High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8342
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #1818.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #1919.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2020.
Morse High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6905 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 262-0763
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 262-0763
Grades: 9-12
| 1,702 students
Rank: #2121.
John Muir Language Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #2222.
Hoover High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4474 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-4500
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,326 students
Rank: #2323.
Clairemont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Ute Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #2424.
Madison High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4833 Doliva Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: #2525.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2626.
San Diego Science And Technology
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7337
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #2727.
Home & Hosp/transition Support
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Normal St. Annex 14
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2828.
San Diego Metro Career And Tech
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. L-50
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #3030.
Alba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
San Diego Business/leadership
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Twain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #3333.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #3434.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trace
Special Education School
2375 Congress St., Ste. 4
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
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