Will C. Crawford High School, also known as Crawford High School and formerly Crawford Educational Complex, is a high school in the El Cerrito neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States.
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Crawford 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crawford High serves the southeastern part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crawford High School's student population of 1,318 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,318 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Crawford 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 Crawford High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6589 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson, White and Blue
School Mascot
Colt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford High School's ranking?
Crawford High School is ranked #6589 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crawford High School often compared to?
Crawford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crawford High School?
The graduation rate of Crawford High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Crawford High School?
1,318 students attend Crawford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Crawford High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crawford High School?
Crawford High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crawford High School offer ?
Crawford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crawford High School part of?
Crawford High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Crawford High School located?
Crawford High School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City.
School Calendar
View the Crawford High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
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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