Clairemont High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12. It is located in the community of Clairemont in San Diego, California, United States. It is part of San Diego Unified School District. The campus is situated close to the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Clairemont Drive.
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Clairemont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clairemont High serves the west part of San Diego, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clairemont High School's student population of 823 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Motto
We are Clairemont
School Rankings
Clairemont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clairemont High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Chieftain
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clairemont High School's ranking?
Clairemont High School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clairemont High School often compared to?
Clairemont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Bay High School, Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clairemont High School?
The graduation rate of Clairemont High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Clairemont High School?
823 students attend Clairemont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Clairemont High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clairemont High School?
Clairemont High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clairemont High School offer ?
Clairemont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clairemont High School part of?
Clairemont High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Clairemont High School located?
Clairemont High School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
November 01, 2026 (Sunday)
First Day of Runaway & Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November 01, 2026 (Sunday)
Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Disability Awareness Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of Universal Human Rights Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
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