Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Kearny College Connections ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny College Connections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kearny College Connections's student population of 352 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearny College Connections is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny College Connections?
The graduation rate of Kearny College Connections is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kearny College Connections?
352 students attend Kearny College Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kearny College Connections students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny College Connections?
Kearny College Connections has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearny College Connections offer ?
Kearny College Connections offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny College Connections part of?
Kearny College Connections is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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